April 2004
Issuance of Directive on Respecting 'Human Rights' by Mahmoud Shahroudi Reminds of the Cry 'Thief, Thief'
Mahmoud Shahroudi, head of Iran's judiciary, issued a directive claiming to uphold human rights, yet the directive fails to address ongoing abuses by his own…
Under the Microscope: The Instrumental Role of Mosques and Iran's State Television and the Holding of the Seventh Congress of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization in Tehran - 2004-04-29
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh analyzes the role of mosques and state media in Iran's political landscape and the intimidation climate, alongside the seventh congress of…
Interview with Engineer Hossein Karimzadeh by Ebrahim Bi Parva - 2004-04-29
Ebrahim Bi Parva interviews Engineer Hossein Karimzadeh about the interplay between art and politics in Iran. This discussion highlights the significant role of cultural projects…
Pas Team Rises to the Top of the Premier League Table
Pas Tehran defeated Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan 4-3, rising to the top of the Premier League table with 50 points. Esteghlal Tehran lost to Esteghlal Ahvaz…
Under the Microscope: Karroubi's Confrontation with Ahmad Jannati - Families of Political Prisoners Gather in Front of the UN in Tehran - 2004-04-26
The article discusses Mahdi Karroubi's confrontation with Ahmad Jannati, the Secretary of the Guardian Council, alongside a gathering of families of political prisoners in Tehran…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Closure of the Goethe Institute in Tehran - 2004-04-26
The Goethe Institute in Tehran has been closed, prompting an interview with political and human rights activist Nasrin Basiri. This closure raises concerns about cultural…
Persepolis 2 - Zob Ahan 1 - April 25, 2004
Persepolis defeated Zob Ahan 2-1 in a Premier League match, with key goals scored by Khan Mohammadi and Sohrab Entezari. The match was marked by…
Interview with Engineer Kourosh Nasrati, Computer Consultant - April 24, 2004
The article features an interview with Engineer Kourosh Nasrati, a computer consultant and software instructor who advises the Iranian Ministry of Health. This discussion highlights…
Iranian Prisoners in Need of Medical Treatment, United Press - April 23, 2004
An American organization has called on the Bush administration to intervene for the medical treatment of two Iranian political prisoners, Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi. Both…
Iran to Supply Electricity to Parts of Iraq Starting Late June
Iran has agreed to supply electricity to certain regions of Iraq starting in late June, following negotiations in Tehran. This deal involves local Iraqi officials…
Iran Denies Report of Arresting Two Experts for Providing Nuclear Secrets to Foreigners - 2004-04-21
Iran's Minister of Intelligence has denied reports of the arrest of two experts for allegedly sharing nuclear secrets with foreigners. The claims originated from an…
President Bush: Iran's Acquisition of Nuclear Weapons Will Be Intolerable - 2004-04-21
President Bush warned that Iran's development of nuclear weapons would be unacceptable, emphasizing the need for international pressure on Tehran to abandon such ambitions. This…
Iran National Futsal Team Crushes Cambodia with 24 Goals
The Iran national futsal team achieved a remarkable victory over Cambodia, scoring 24 goals to 1. This win follows previous victories against Hong Kong and…
Interview with Mohammad Reza Shahid and Monica Margioni, Italian Journalist Recently Returned from Tehran - 2004-04-17
Mohammad Reza Shahid interviews Monica Margioni, an Italian journalist who has just returned from Tehran and Baghdad. The discussion likely covers recent events in these…
Iran's U-23 Football Team Defeats China 2-1
Iran's U-23 football team defeated China 2-1 in a crucial Olympic qualifying match, bouncing back from a previous loss. The victory puts Iran in a…
Reports of Iranian Interference in Iraqi Affairs - 2004-04-12
U.S. military officials in Iraq claim that Iran is involved in destabilizing activities, particularly concerning the influence of radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Tehran denies receiving…
Under the Microscope: Unrest in Iraq - Appreciation for Saeed Mortazavi - 2004-04-12
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the recent unrest in Iraq and the Iranian judiciary's recognition of Saeed Mortazavi. This highlights the political dynamics in Iraq…
Intense Battle Between Pas and Esteghlal in Championship Race - 2004-04-12
Esteghlal Tehran defeated Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan 2-1, while Pas won 2-0 against Paykan, keeping the championship race tight with Esteghlal leading by just one point.…
UN Nuclear Inspectors Arrive in Tehran
UN nuclear inspectors have arrived in Tehran to assess Iran's compliance with its uranium enrichment commitments. This follows conflicting statements from Iranian officials regarding the…
Alireza Heydari: My Physical Condition is Not Suitable, I Will Work Hard Until the Olympics
Alireza Heydari, a prominent Iranian wrestler, expressed concerns about his physical condition ahead of the Olympics but is committed to improving. He highlighted the lack…
Sunday Night Phone Program, April 11: Conversation with Sayeed Saidi Sirjani - 2004-04-11
Sayeed Saidi Sirjani, daughter of a notable Iranian writer, discussed her life, the plight of orphans in Iran compared to the USA, her last meeting…
Funeral for 350 Iranian Soldiers from the 8-Year War
A funeral ceremony took place in Iran for 350 soldiers recently discovered who died in the Iran-Iraq War. The event was attended by family members…
Muslim Clerics in Iraq and Iran Criticize the US-led Occupation of Iraq - 2004-04-09
Muslim clerics in Iraq and Iran have condemned the US-led occupation of Iraq, with prominent figures like Muqtada al-Sadr and Harith Suleiman al-Zahri calling for…
Iranian Table Tennis National Team Announced for Athens 2004 Olympic Qualifiers
The Iranian national table tennis team has been formed for the Olympic qualifiers in Athens 2004. Mehran Ahadi led the qualifiers, with three others joining…
Under the Microscope: Mr. ElBaradei's Visit to Tehran - 2004-04-07
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses Mr. ElBaradei's visit to Tehran, highlighting the conflicting statements from Iranian officials and the links between Muqtada al-Sadr and the…
Iran to Suspend Construction and Assembly of Nuclear Equipment This Week
Iran announced it will suspend the construction and assembly of nuclear equipment this week as part of efforts to resolve outstanding issues with the IAEA.…
View From Washington: Boucher And Bolton on Iran's Nuclear Program
The U.S. government expresses skepticism over Iran's announcement to halt centrifuge construction amid ongoing concerns about its nuclear program. Key officials, including Richard Boucher and…