February 2003
Death Toll from Plane Crash in Southeastern Iran Lower than Initially Reported
A plane crash in southeastern Iran resulted in 276 fatalities, lower than the initially reported 302. All passengers were members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara Arrested by Plainclothes Agents - 2003-02-19
Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara, a reformist journalist critical of Iran's ruling clerics, was arrested by plainclothes agents in Tehran. His arrest coincides with a UN inspection…
Under the Microscope: The Role of Youth in the Future of the Islamic Republic - 2003-02-17
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei highlighted the importance of youth in shaping the future of the Islamic Republic during a speech marking significant anniversaries. This raises questions…
Interview with Mohammad Ali Jadari Foroughi on the Overturning of Hashim Aghajari's Death Sentence - 2003-02-15
The Iranian Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of Hashim Aghajari, a university professor accused of insulting Islam, following significant public protests. Legal expert…
Bush Administration Officials Held Rare Private Meeting with Iranian Representatives in Europe Last Month - 2003-02-08
Last month, Bush administration officials met privately with Iranian representatives in Europe to discuss Iraq and seek assurances from Iran regarding humanitarian aid and non-intervention…
Interview with Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi about the Position of Ayatollah Montazeri - 2003-02-08
The article features an interview with Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi discussing the legal ramifications of Ayatollah Montazeri's removal from his position. This conversation sheds light…
Abdi and Ghazian Sentenced for Selling Information to Foreigners
Abbas Abdi and Hossein Ghazian were sentenced to prison for selling survey data indicating that 74% of Iranians favor resuming talks with the U.S. Their…
Hope for Democracy in Iran?
In a State of the Union address, President Bush praised Iranian reformers, yet the struggle for democracy in Iran faces significant challenges, including government crackdowns…