May 2004
For the First Time, a Non-Cleric Elected as Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly
Gholamali Haddad Adel has been elected as the speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, marking the first time a non-cleric has held this position since…
The New Iranian Parliament Opens
The new Iranian parliament, largely conservative, opened amid protests and anti-American chants. Reformist Minister Abdolvahed Mousavi Lari criticized the disqualification of reformist candidates, highlighting the…
Report by Nazanin Ansari: Expulsion of Guardian Journalist from Iran - 2004-05-20
Nazanin Ansari reports on the expulsion of a journalist from the Guardian newspaper from Iran. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the Iranian government and…
Guardian Council Approves Law Prohibiting Torture and Coerced Confessions
The Guardian Council has approved a law that prohibits torture and coerced confessions in Iran, following a declaration by the judiciary head. This marks a…
Interview with Dr. Nemat Ahmadi Regarding Two New Laws of the Sixth Islamic Consultative Assembly - 2004-05-09
Dr. Nemat Ahmadi discusses two significant laws passed by the Sixth Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran shortly before its term ended. The laws have also…
Islamic Conservatives Tighten Their Control Over the Islamic Consultative Assembly
Islamic conservatives in Iran have strengthened their dominance in the Islamic Consultative Assembly by winning 37 out of 57 seats in a recent election. Reformists…
Under the Microscope: Results of Mr. Kamal Kharrazi's Trip to Europe and the Approval of the Law on Respect for Legitimate Freedoms - 2004-05-06
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh analyzes the outcomes of Mr. Kamal Kharrazi's recent trip to Europe and the Guardian Council's approval of a law aimed at…
Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly Approves Law Prohibiting Torture in Prisons
Iran's parliament has enacted a law banning torture in prisons, enhancing prisoner rights. Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi emphasized the need for humane treatment of detainees.…