August 2002
Opposition to Potential Attack on Iraq in England Grows Day by Day - 2002-08-28
A recent poll indicates that opposition to a potential military attack on Iraq is increasing among Labour Party supporters in the UK. Currently, 52% of…
Mohammad Khatami Calls for More Powers for the President
Mohammad Khatami, the reformist President of Iran, is seeking to enhance presidential powers through a new bill amidst internal opposition. He acknowledges the failure to…
The Islamic Republic Granted Women the Right to Divorce
The Iranian Parliament has passed a bill allowing women to request divorce, a significant change from the previous law that only permitted men to initiate…
Under the Microscope: Reformist Representatives Warn of a New Wave of Repression
Reformist representatives in Iran are raising alarms about a new wave of repression following the Guardian Council's rejection of a parliamentary bill concerning jury composition.…
Interview with Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji on the Rejection of Parliamentary Bills
Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji discusses the implications of the Guardian Council's rejection of parliamentary legislation. This highlights ongoing tensions between legislative authority and oversight bodies in…
Interview with Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi - 2002-08-18
In an interview dated August 18, 2002, Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi discusses the relationship between the Guardian Council and the Supreme Leader in the context…
Interview with Dr. Ahmadinejad - 2002-08-16
Dr. Nemat Ahmadinejad, a prominent lawyer representing imprisoned students and reformist journalists, has been accused by the Guardian Council of spreading false information after an…