May 2004
London Report: Nazanin Ansari's Interview with the Head of Iran Section at Amnesty International - 2004-05-28
Amnesty International released its annual report on May 26, highlighting human rights issues in Iran. Nazanin Ansari from VOA conducted an interview with Doruori Dyke,…
A Strong Earthquake Shakes Sari City in Northern Iran - 2004-05-28
A strong earthquake struck Sari in northern Iran, causing significant damage to over 80 villages and resulting in at least 12 fatalities. The quake also…
Nazanin Ansari's Report: Interview with Kambez Farahvar, Iranian Writer and Actor in Hollywood - 2004-05-24
Nazanin Ansari interviews Kambez Farahvar about his film role and his revealing article on Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's influence in Iran. This conversation highlights the intersection…
Report by Nazanin Ansari: Interview with Mr. Pashayi from the Constitutional Party of Iran - 2004-05-21
Nazanin Ansari conducted an interview with Fuad Pashayi, a member of the Constitutional Party of Iran, discussing political issues relevant to Iran. This interview highlights…
Report by Nazanin Ansari: Expulsion of Guardian Journalist from Iran - 2004-05-20
Nazanin Ansari reports on the expulsion of a journalist from the Guardian newspaper from Iran. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the Iranian government and…
Nazanin Ansari Report: Protests Outside the British Embassy in Tehran - 2004-05-18
On May 18, 2004, approximately 800 protesters gathered outside the British Embassy in Tehran. The protests were reported by Nazanin Ansari from the Persian section…
Nazanin Ansari Report: Rejection of Film Script License for 'Forgetting' by Mohsen Makhmalbaf by the Ministry of Culture
The Iranian Ministry of Culture has officially rejected the film script license for 'Forgetting' by renowned filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf. This decision highlights ongoing censorship issues…
Nazanin Ansari's Report: Interview with Abdollah Momeni, Member of the Central Council of the Office for Strengthening Unity - 2004-05-16
The new Central Council of the Office for Strengthening Unity was elected on May 14, 2004, with Abdollah Momeni re-elected as a main member. This…
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…
Nazanin Ansari's Report: Interview with the Editor of Kayhan London on Iran's Nuclear Policy - 2004-05-13
Ahmad Ahrar, the editor of Kayhan London, discussed Iran's nuclear policy in an interview with Nazanin Ansari. This conversation sheds light on the perspectives of…
Nazanin Ansari's Report: Iran Studies Center Established in London - 2004-05-12
An Iran Studies Center has been established in London, marking a significant development in the study of Iranian affairs. This initiative is reported by Nazanin…
Under the Microscope: The Story of the Closure of Imam Khomeini Airport - 2004-05-11
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the closure of Imam Khomeini Airport, the awarding of a prize to a parliamentary figure, and legal changes regarding women's…