June 2002
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Interview with Ahmad Pejman - June 29, 2002
Ahmad Pejman, a prominent Iranian composer, attended the International Film Composers Festival in Bonn, Germany, where he was invited to showcase his work. His participation…
Israel Prepares to Control 5 Major Palestinian Cities - 2002-06-24
Israel is preparing to control five major Palestinian cities in the West Bank, having already occupied four. The Israeli government plans to maintain this control…
Increased Israeli Military Control Over Palestinian Cities - 2002-06-23
Israeli military forces have intensified their control over Palestinian cities following a decision by the Israeli security cabinet to continue reoccupation until attacks against Israel…
Call-up of Reserve Forces in Israel - 2002-06-23
Israel is calling up reserve military forces to combat perceived Palestinian terrorism and has recently re-entered the city of Qalqilya. This decision comes from the…
Truck Drivers Will Be the Eyes and Ears of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - 2002-06-22
James Hoffa, president of the Teamsters Union, announced that truck drivers will help monitor security on U.S. roads as part of a new initiative from…
Mahdi Karroubi Arrives in Minsk, Capital of Belarus
Mahdi Karroubi, the Iranian Speaker of Parliament, has arrived in Minsk for a three-day visit to enhance bilateral cooperation with Belarus. His meetings will include…
On This Day, June 18: Declaration of War Against Britain - 2002-06-18
On June 18, President James Madison declared war on Britain, marking a significant event in U.S. history. This declaration was part of the War of…
President of Belarus and Iranian Minister of Culture Meet
The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, met with Iranian Culture Minister Ahmad Masjed Jamei to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. This meeting highlights Belarus's intent to…
Writings and Poems: On This Calm Blue Height - 2002-06-14
The article features a romantic poem by Fereydoun Moshiri and another poem by Farideh Farjam. It highlights the literary contributions of these poets, emphasizing the…
Southern Africa Faces the World's Largest Food Crisis
Southern Africa is experiencing a severe food crisis affecting 13 million people across six countries. James Morris, head of the World Food Programme, has called…
Threat of Hunger and Famine for 13 Million People in 6 Southern African Countries - 2002-06-11
The World Food Programme's Executive Director has highlighted the critical situation of hunger affecting 13 million people in Southern Africa during a meeting in Rome.…
The New Generation of Iranian-Americans - 2002-06-10
Payman Pejman interviews Dr. Ali Akbar Mahdi, Dr. Poopak Ta'ati, and Dr. Aghrari regarding the experiences and identity of the second generation of Iranians in…
Organization of Iranians in the United States - 2002-06-03
An Iranian individual in the Washington area discusses the establishment of a lobbying group aimed at representing Iranian interests in the U.S. This initiative is…
Witness Report: Confessions of the Wives of Terrorists Expelled from Iran - 2002-06-01
The Iranian government expelled over 100 individuals following U.S. President Bush's designation of Iran as part of the 'Axis of Evil.' Among those expelled was…