January 2003
Interview with Engineer Bijan Ismailzadeh, Founding Secretary of the Clean Iran Party - 2003-01-27
Engineer Bijan Ismailzadeh, the founding secretary of the Clean Iran Party, discusses the dissolution of the Tehran City Council and the upcoming elections in an…
Interview with Dr. Mohammad Seifzadeh, Lawyer of Mr. Soltani - 2003-01-21
A new wave of repression against prominent Iranian lawyers has begun, resulting in the imprisonment of Dr. Mohammad Dadkhah and Abdolfattah Soltani. Dr. Mohammad Seifzadeh,…
The Reform Movement in Conversation with Iraj Jamshidi - 2003-01-21
Iraj Jamshidi discusses the failures of the reform movement in Iran and the challenges faced by local councils in a recent interview. The conversation highlights…
Afshin Pirhashimi's Paintings at Seyhun Gallery
Afshin Pirhashimi's new exhibition at Seyhun Gallery showcases 10 unique black and white paintings that challenge the repetitive nature of contemporary Iranian art. The exhibition…
Under the Microscope: The Tehran City Council is Dissolved - 2003-01-16
The Tehran City Council is set to be dissolved, with officials expressing varied opinions on the matter. Additionally, Dr. Mohsen Rami and Ms. Nasrin Abadi…
Under the Microscope: The Controversy of Hayat-e No Newspaper's Cartoon and the Syrian President's Visit - 2003-01-15
The Syrian President canceled his visit to Tehran unexpectedly, amid ongoing controversy regarding a cartoon published by Hayat-e No newspaper. This incident involves political figures…
Visit of Bashar al-Assad, President of Syria, to Tehran Delayed Indefinitely
Bashar al-Assad's visit to Tehran has been postponed indefinitely. He was set to meet with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami to discuss the Iraq crisis. This…
An Inside Look: Interview with Sadegh Zibakalam on the Failure of the Reform Movement
The article discusses the perceived failure of the reform movement in Iran through an interview with Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam, a notable academic. The conversation explores…
Iranian Clerics Call for Strike in Protest Against 'Hayat-e No' Newspaper
Iranian clerics are protesting the publication of a cartoon in 'Hayat-e No' newspaper, which they claim insults Ayatollah Khomeini. The newspaper has apologized and will…
Leaders of Iraq's Neighboring Countries Emphasize Peaceful Resolution
Leaders from Iraq's neighboring countries, including Turkey and Iran, are advocating for a peaceful resolution to the conflict with the U.S. over Iraq. This stance…
Minister of Information: Documents Have Confidential Stamps but No Confidential Content
The Iranian Minister of Information claims that while certain documents are stamped as confidential, they lack any actual confidential content, amidst ongoing accusations regarding the…
Under the Microscope: Examination of Iran's Prisons - January 8, 2003
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the upcoming investigation into Iran's prison conditions by a UN delegation and highlights Dr. Hashem Aghajari's request for his statements…
Under the Microscope: UN Human Rights Reporters to Visit Iran - 2003-01-08
UN human rights reporters are set to visit Iran, raising questions about the Iranian government's stance on international oversight. Dr. Nouri Zadeh discusses conflicting statements…
Over Two Hundred Thousand People Registered for Local Elections in Iran
More than 200,000 Iranians have registered for upcoming local elections, with significant competition in Tehran for city council seats. Notably, reformist candidates are participating due…
Interview with Seyyed Mohsen Hakim, Iraq Expert - 2003-01-06
The article discusses a plan by President Bush's security team for U.S. military involvement in Iraq following the potential overthrow of Saddam Hussein. Seyyed Mohsen…
Detention of Guests at Masoud Arabshahi's Painting Exhibition - 2003-01-05
Last week, a painting exhibition by Masoud Arabshahi opened in Tehran, but during the subsequent dinner, gallery owners and several notable guests were detained. This…
Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi's Views on the Student Movement
Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi provides insights into the Iranian student movement's current situation and their demands, highlighting the relationship with the third force in the…
Letter from Ms. Farideh Tehrani to the American Print Magazine - 2003-01-03
Ms. Farideh Tehrani, a doctoral student in Tehran, wrote a letter to the National Review expressing her dissatisfaction with Western media's portrayal of Iran's current…
Characteristics of the Third Force in Iran - 2003-01-01
Ali Reza Nourizadeh discusses the characteristics of the Third Force in Iran and the role of Tehran's Chief Justice, Mr. Alizadeh. This conversation highlights the…
Iran's Aviation Industry Will Face Serious Problems
Iran's aviation industry is on the brink of crisis due to ongoing U.S. sanctions affecting the purchase of aircraft and spare parts. Minister Ahmad Khorram…