February 2003
An Inside Look: Interview with Dr. Gholamhossein Khorshidi - 2003-02-24
The article features an interview with Dr. Gholamhossein Khorshidi, a founding member of the National Coalition of Freedom Seekers, discussing the group's activities and the…
Closer Cooperation of the International Atomic Energy Agency with Iran - 2003-02-22
The IAEA is set to enhance cooperation with Iran regarding its nuclear program, which Iran asserts is for peaceful purposes. President Khatami defended Iran's right…
What is the sound quality of Voice of America on medium wave 972 kHz between 9:30 PM and 10:30 PM Tehran time? We need your quick response.
Voice of America is conducting a test broadcast on medium wave 972 kHz and is seeking feedback from listeners in Iran regarding sound quality and…
Gathering in Front of the Residence of UN Human Rights Committee Rapporteurs in Tehran - 2003-02-20
A significant gathering of residents, primarily women, took place in front of the Laleh Hotel in Tehran where UN human rights rapporteurs are staying. Law…
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…
An Inside Look: Interview with Soheila Sazgara Regarding the Abduction of Her Husband - 2003-02-19
Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara, a reformist journalist and political activist, was arrested in Tehran for criticizing the Iranian government. His wife, Soheila Sazgara, reported that plainclothes…
Interview with Abdolkarim Lahiji on the Activities of the UN Human Rights Investigation Committee - 2003-02-19
Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji discusses the UN Human Rights Investigation Committee's visit to Tehran, highlighting their inability to access political prisoners and their families. This raises…
Under the Microscope: 5,000 Anti-Saddam Forces Enter Iraq from Iran - 2003-02-19
5,000 Iraqi forces opposed to Saddam Hussein have reportedly entered Iraq from Iran, as detailed in a Financial Times report. Additionally, journalist and political activist…
A Delegation of Human Rights Experts Has Arrived in Iran After Seven Years
A team of human rights experts has arrived in Iran for the first time in seven years to assess the situation in prisons known for…
Five Hundred Suspected Infiltrators Linked to Al-Qaeda Expelled from Iran - 2003-02-16
Iran has expelled over five hundred individuals suspected of having ties to Al-Qaeda, according to Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi. This move is part of Iran's…
Valentine's Day in Iran
This article discusses the increasing popularity of Valentine's Day in Iran despite crackdowns on celebrations. It highlights the engagement of both teenagers and educated adults…
Iran's Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence of Professor Accused of Questioning Clerics' Role in Government
Iran's Supreme Court has annulled the death sentence of Professor Hashem Aghajari, who was convicted for questioning the clerics' influence in governance. The decision followed…
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…
An Inside Look: Foreign Experts' Views on Iran's Revolution - 2003-02-13
The article presents a discussion between two foreign experts, Dr. Barry Rozen and Professor Olivier Roy, regarding the Iranian Revolution. Their insights are based on…
Under the Microscope: Iraqi Foreign Minister's Visit to Tehran - 2003-02-11
Iraqi Foreign Minister Najy Sabri visited Tehran amidst rising tensions regarding Iraq. Political expert Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discussed this visit and the implications for…
An Inside Look: Interview with Ramadan Haji Mashhadi on the Secret Contacts Between Iran and the U.S.
The Washington Post reported on secret negotiations between Iran and the U.S. regarding Iraq. Ramadan Haji Mashhadi, a legal expert, provided insights on these discussions.…
An Inside Look: Discussion with Experts on Iranian Issues Regarding the Revolution and Its Path - 2003-02-11
In a roundtable discussion commemorating the anniversary of the Iranian revolution, three experts analyze the revolution's trajectory and the challenges faced by its founders. The…
Five Arab Leaders Discuss Iraq in Egypt - 2003-02-09
Five Arab leaders are meeting in Egypt to find a peaceful resolution to the Iraq crisis, hosted by President Mubarak. Meanwhile, Iraq's Foreign Minister is…
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…
European Union and UN Human Rights Representatives in Tehran - February 7, 2003
On February 7, 2003, representatives from the European Union and the UN Human Rights Commission visited Tehran. Ali Reza Nouri Zadeh discusses their presence and…
Interview with Dr. Taghizadeh about Chris Patten's Visit to Tehran - 2003-02-06
Dr. Reza Taghizadeh discusses the significance of Chris Patten's visit to Tehran as the EU's Commissioner for External Relations. The conversation highlights the priorities and…
Chris Patten, European Union Foreign Affairs Commissioner, Visits Tehran - 2003-02-05
Chris Patten, the EU Foreign Affairs Commissioner, visited Tehran while Kamal Kharrazi traveled to London. The article also mentions the confirmation of prison sentences for…
Mr. Alizadeh's Statements on the Conditional Lifting of Ayatollah Montazeri's House Arrest - 2003-02-05
Mr. Alizadeh, the Attorney General of Tehran, stated that the lifting of Ayatollah Montazeri's house arrest is conditional. Additionally, there are worrying health concerns regarding…
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…