July 2003
I Thought... Everyone Talks About It for a While, News Media Creates a Stir - 2003-07-29
The article reflects on the emotional turmoil surrounding the fate of a woman and mother who has become a symbol of resistance against tyranny. It…
Small Roundtable on News and Opinions Regarding Media Reports - 2003-07-26
A small roundtable discussion focuses on media reports from July 26, 2003, including a Washington Post article about an attack on Saddam Hussein's sons and…
Under the Microscope: Tony Blair's Reference to Iran at the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress - Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati Calls Protesters U.S. Agents - 2003-07-18
Tony Blair addressed the U.S. Congress, defending U.S. and British policies in Iraq and mentioning Iran. Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati labeled the July 9 protesters as…
Dozens of Iranian Dissidents Call for Democratic Reforms in Open Letter to Supreme Leader
A group of 350 Iranian dissidents has issued an open letter demanding democratic reforms from the Supreme Leader, citing the government's violent repression and the…
Khatami's Resignation as President of Iran if Desired by the People, Associated Press - 2003-07-12
President Mohammad Khatami of Iran has suggested he would resign if the public desires it, amid rising protests over unmet reformist demands. This marks a…
Iran in Deep Mourning for Laleh and Ladan - July 8, 2003
Iran is mourning the loss of conjoined twins Laleh and Ladan Bijani, who died after a complex surgery in Singapore aimed at separating them. The…