August 2002
Iran's Reaction to the U.S. Decision Not to Send Wrestling Team
Iran condemned the U.S. decision not to send its wrestling team to the World Championships in Tehran, citing security concerns. Iranian officials rejected the notion…
Bahrām Gohari's Photo Exhibition at Jahan Nama Gallery
Bahrām Gohari, a young Iranian photographer, is holding his first exhibition of portraits of Iranian artists at the Jahan Nama Gallery in Tehran. The exhibition…
Interview with Mohsen Sazgara - 2002-08-29
In this interview, Mohsen Sazgara discusses Hojjatoleslam Khatami's remarks on the Iranian constitution and the country's relationship with the United States. The conversation highlights the…
Iran Denies Washington Post Report
Iran has rejected a Washington Post report alleging that it is harboring al-Qaeda members, specifically two key figures. The Iranian government insists that no al-Qaeda…
The United States Will Not Participate in the World Wrestling Championships in Iran
The U.S. Wrestling Federation has announced it will not participate in the upcoming World Wrestling Championships in Iran due to safety concerns for its athletes.…
Mahnaz Kokabi's Paintings at Seyhun Gallery - 2002-08-26
Mahnaz Kokabi is exhibiting her semi-relief paintings inspired by ancient Elamite art at Seyhun Gallery in Tehran from September 2 to September 7, 2002. Her…
Hall of Mirrors: Exhibition of Taraneh Hemami's Works - 2002-08-24
Taraneh Hemami's exhibition showcasing her works reflecting the lives of Iranian immigrants in the U.S. will take place in San Francisco from September 10 to…
Interview with Ezzatollah Entezami - 2002-08-22
Ezzatollah Entezami, a celebrated Iranian artist, has been hospitalized for heart issues. Setareh Derakhshesh reached out to inquire about his health. This news is significant…
The King of Bahrain has traveled to Tehran today - 2002-08-17
The King of Bahrain has made a historic visit to Tehran, the first by a Bahraini head of state since the 1979 revolution. This visit…
Two Nuclear Weapons Production Units in the Islamic Republic - 2002-08-15
An exiled opposition group has revealed that Iran is secretly building two nuclear weapons production units. This news follows Russia's announcement of plans to construct…
Death Toll from Floods in Iran Increases
Severe flooding in northeastern Iran has resulted in at least 35 fatalities, with heavy summer rains causing rivers to overflow. The floods have also impacted…
How Many Al-Qaeda Members Have Been in Iran?
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld claims Iran has allowed Al-Qaeda members to enter its territory and has not handed over detained members to the…
Khatami: Iran Will Not Intervene in Afghanistan's Internal Affairs - 2002-08-13
Iran's President Khatami announced that Iran will not interfere in Afghanistan's internal matters and will not harbor Taliban or al-Qaeda fugitives. He emphasized Iran's commitment…
An Eye for an Eye: A Man's Eyes Were Gouged Out in Tehran
Seyyed Taghi Tabatabai was sentenced to have his eyes gouged out by an Islamic court in Tehran as a form of punishment. The execution was…
Islamic Republic Releases Political Prisoner
Iran has released Parviz Safavi, a political prisoner and spokesperson for a reformist student union, after a month of detention. His arrest was part of…
Iran's Reformist Parliament Condemns Suppression of Dissent - 2002-08-05
Iran's reformist parliament has condemned the ongoing suppression of dissent by conservative courts, warning that it could lead to a national crisis. The statement highlights…
Interview with Sudabeh Rahimi and Dr. Abbas Milani - 2002-08-05
Mustafa Rahimi, a notable Iranian writer and researcher, has passed away. His wife, Sudabeh Rahimi, and Dr. Abbas Milani discuss his legacy in a commemorative…
Under the Microscope: Letter from 151 Members of the Islamic Parliament - 2002-08-05
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discussed a letter from 151 members of the Islamic Parliament warning against the repression of reformists by extremists and the upcoming…
Mostafa Rahimi Passes Away
Mostafa Rahimi, a prominent Iranian writer and translator, has died at 77 due to a stroke. He was known for his translations of existentialist literature…