Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran
February 2004
Weekly Discussion, February 26, 2004: With Dr. Parviz Varjavand and Dr. Fariborz Rais Dana - 2004-02-27
The article discusses a conversation between two prominent Iranian intellectuals, Dr. Parviz Varjavand and Dr. Fariborz Rais Dana, regarding the implications of the seventh parliamentary…
A Man Hanged for Child Sexual Abuse in Southern Iran
A man named Mohammad Ali Firoozi was hanged in Marvdasht, southern Iran, after being convicted of child sexual abuse. He received multiple death sentences and…
Report Shahid: Reflection of Iran's Foreign Policies in Europe - 2004-02-23
The article discusses the analysis of Iran's foreign policies in Europe following recent elections. It highlights the implications of these policies and their reception in…
Islamic Republic: We Purchased Necessary Parts for Nuclear Program from South Asian Brokers - 2004-02-22
Iran admitted to sourcing some components for its nuclear program from South Asian brokers but did not confirm any links to a Pakistani nuclear transfer…
Resumption of Railway Service in Parts of Northeastern Iran - 2004-02-20
Railway services in northeastern Iran have resumed after a freight train derailment that killed over 300 people. The line between Nishapur and Mashhad reopened, and…
Over 200 Dead in Train Explosion in Iran - 2004-02-18
A train carrying fuel and chemicals derailed and exploded in Khorasan province, resulting in over 200 deaths and hundreds of injuries, primarily among firefighters. The…
United Nations Report on the Rise of AIDS Cases - 2004-02-17
The UN has reported a significant rise in HIV cases in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, potentially reaching 1.8 million infected individuals. The…
Interview with Dr. Asad Homayoun Regarding the Nuclear Activities of the Islamic Republic - 2004-02-15
Iraj Aryanpour interviews Dr. Asad Homayoun about Iran's nuclear activities and ambitions. This discussion sheds light on Iran's nuclear program and its implications for international…
Former Head of Ba'ath Party in Iraq Arrested
Mohammad Zama Abdul Razak, the former head of the Ba'ath Party in Iraq, was arrested by Iraqi police and is on the U.S. wanted list.…
The U.S. Has No Doubts About Tehran's Final Intentions in Producing Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. is convinced that Iran is still attempting to develop nuclear weapons, as stated by Deputy Secretary of State John Bolton. This assertion comes…
Findings of United Nations Weapons Inspectors in Iran - 2004-02-12
United Nations weapons inspectors discovered blueprints in Iran that could be used to create materials for an atomic bomb, which Iran did not disclose during…
Kamal Kharrazi's Request to the German Government for the Search of Missing Islamic Republic Diplomats in Lebanon - 2004-02-06
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, has asked Germany to help find missing Iranian diplomats in Lebanon. This situation reflects ongoing regional tensions and Iran's focus…