January 2004
The Islamic Republic is Considering an American Delegation's Visit to Iran - 2004-01-30
The Islamic Republic is considering a visit by a U.S. Congressional delegation, which would be the first since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. This follows a…
Georgia Officially Introduces Mikheil Saakashvili as the New President - 2004-01-25
Mikheil Saakashvili has been officially introduced as Georgia's new president following a peaceful revolution that led to the resignation of the former president. At 36,…
Kayhan's Indifference to Khamenei - 2004-01-15
The conservative newspaper Kayhan has downplayed Ali Khamenei's recent remarks about the disqualification of election candidates, marking a shift in its usual practice of prominently…
Sunday Night Phone Program, January 11: Conversation with Dr. Manoochehr Ganji - 2004-01-11
Dr. Manoochehr Ganji discussed key domestic and foreign policy issues in Iran, including the proposed capital change and the disqualification of reformist candidates ahead of…
Rescue and Relief Operations in Bam Should Not Have Been Handed Over to the Military
Dr. Nourbala, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent, criticized the decision to hand over rescue operations in Bam to the military, arguing it undermined…
Iran and Egypt to Resume Diplomatic Relations After 25 Years - 2004-01-06
Iran and Egypt have agreed to resume diplomatic relations after 25 years, as announced by Vice President Mohammad Ali Abtahi. This decision is expected to…
Presidential Elections in Georgia Concluded - 2004-01-04
The presidential elections in Georgia have concluded with a strong turnout, likely favoring opposition leader Mikheil Saakashvili, who previously led a peaceful revolution against the…
Mikhail Saakashvili Becomes Presidential Candidate of Georgia
Mikhail Saakashvili has emerged as a leading candidate for the presidency of Georgia, following his role in the peaceful revolution that ousted former President Shevardnadze.…
Georgians Prepare for New Presidential Election - 2004-01-03
Georgians are gearing up for a presidential election to replace Eduard Shevardnadze, who resigned in November. Mikhail Saakashvili, a leading opposition figure, is favored to…