March 2002
Release of Hashmatollah Tabarzadi - 2002-03-28
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, a prominent reformist leader, has been released from prison after 70 days in solitary confinement, facing health issues due to mistreatment. His repeated…
Zalmay Khalilzad Thanks Iranians
Zalmay Khalilzad thanked Iranians for their solidarity with Americans after terrorist attacks. This gesture involved candlelight vigils in Tehran. It highlights a moment of empathy…
Arrests of Celebrators of Chaharshanbe Suri in Iran - 2002-03-14
In Tehran, several individuals celebrating Chaharshanbe Suri were arrested or injured a week before Nowruz. The celebrations coincide with a period of mourning for Shia…
Iran Reflected in Global Media in the First Week of March - 2002-03-12
The article reviews various international media coverage of Iran in early March 2002, highlighting a security equipment exhibition, resource division in the Caspian Sea, an…
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Trip to Austria Begins
Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has begun his trip to Austria and Greece, aiming to strengthen ties with EU countries. He is scheduled to meet with…
Trial of Siamak Pourzand Begins
The trial of Siamak Pourzand, a veteran journalist associated with Iran's liberal opposition, has commenced in Tehran. This case is significant as it highlights the…
Under the Microscope, March 6, 2002
Dr. Ali Reza Nourizadeh discusses the authoritarian efforts to declare a state of emergency in Iran and the reformists' attempts to prevent militarization. The conversation…
Ezzatollah Sahabi Released on Bail from Prison
Ezzatollah Sahabi, a notable Iranian dissident, has been released from prison after a year following the payment of bail by his family. His imprisonment was…
Under the Microscope with Alireza Noorizadeh, March 4, 2002
Dr. Alireza Noorizadeh discusses the recent statement by former Iranian parliamentary representatives regarding Tehran-Washington relations and the implications of the Islamic Republic's actions in response…