May 2004
Interview with Simin Behbahani on Literature After the Islamic Revolution - 2004-05-31
Simin Behbahani, a renowned poet, attended a conference in Washington D.C. where she discussed literature following the Islamic Revolution. The interview highlights her perspectives on…
For the First Time, a Non-Cleric Elected as Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly
Gholamali Haddad Adel has been elected as the speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, marking the first time a non-cleric has held this position since…
Recent Government Decision Regarding Non-Purchase of Tea Products from Tea Farmers
The Iranian government has decided not to purchase tea products from local farmers in Gilan and Mazandaran, allowing for tea imports from abroad and leading…
Report by Nazanin Ansari: Arrest of Female Revolutionary Guard Major and a Colonel and the Risk of Their Execution - 2004-05-14
Female Revolutionary Guard Major Zahra Jamali and Colonel Kazem Bagheri have been arrested, facing the imminent threat of execution. This situation highlights the severe consequences…
Explosion of a Homemade Bomb Outside a Bank Branch in Athens - 2004-05-13
A homemade bomb exploded outside a bank in Athens, causing minor damage but no casualties. A Greek extremist group claimed responsibility for this and previous…
Rosa Luxemburg
The article discusses a film about Rosa Luxemburg, a key figure in early 20th-century German leftist politics, directed by Margareth von Trotta. The film portrays…
Investigation by Iranian Lawmakers Regarding the Closure of the New Tehran Airport - 2004-05-10
Iranian lawmakers are initiating an investigation into the abrupt closure of the new Tehran airport on its opening day, which was enforced by the Revolutionary…
Historical Calendar: May 7, 1980 - Severance of Political Relations with the Revolutionary Government of Iran
On May 7, 1980, political relations were officially severed with the revolutionary government of Iran. This event marked a significant shift in diplomatic ties and…
Shiite Leaders Reject Sadr
Iraq's influential Shiite leaders have rejected Muqtada al-Sadr's militia and called for its withdrawal from holy cities. They aim to restore power to Iraqi police…