2002 Iran News Archive






December 2002
'No basis' for Iraq war now - BBC (December 31, 2002)
Bahrain, Iran prepare to sign security accord - MENL (December 30, 2002)
Iran medics 'must confront Aids' - BBC (December 30, 2002)
Iran prison fire kills 27 - BBC (December 30, 2002)
Iranian reformist MP charged over poll - BBC (December 29, 2002)
Top official defends Iran nuke reactor building - Russia Journal (December 28, 2002)
Russian Atomic Energy Minister: Iran Has No Technology to Produce A-Bomb - Rosbalt News (December 28, 2002)
Iranian Defense Minister calls for "good-will" in new year - Xinhua News Agency (December 28, 2002)
US Muslims' lawsuit suffers setback - BBC (December 27, 2002)
Iran stops stoning of women adulterers - BBC (December 27, 2002)
Agreement on Russian nuclear fuel supplies to Iran implemented - Pravda (December 27, 2002)
No nuclear arms for Iran: Russia - CNN (December 27, 2002)
Russia and Iran boost nuclear pact - The Guardian (December 27, 2002)
Pakistan and Iran voice Iraq concern - BBC (December 26, 2002)
Russia, Iran reach N-plant deal - CNN (December 26, 2002)
Russia presses ahead with Iran reactor - BBC (December 26, 2002)
Iran and Pakistan boost ties - BBC (December 25, 2002)
Russia and Iran sign protocol of intention to expand nuclear power cooperation - Pravda (December 25, 2002)
Russia's, Iran's Atomic Energy Ministers Find Cooperation Very Productive - Rosbalt News Agency (December 25, 2002)
Iran Vows to Build Nuclear Plant for Energy Only - People's Daily (December 25, 2002)
Ukraine mourns Iran air disaster dead - BBC (December 25, 2002)
Russian experts to investigate in air crash in Iran - The Russia Journal (December 25, 2002)
Iran quake flattens homes - The Age (December 25, 2002)
USGS Earthquake Bulletin: Western Iran (December 24, 2002)
Iran, N. Korea Nuclear Plans Pose New Risk - Washington Post (December 24, 2002)
Iran, Russia vow to complete Bushehr nuclear power plant - Xinhua News Agency (December 24, 2002)
Iran seeks to be S. Asia peacemaker - CNN (December 24, 2002)
Iran seeks South Asia peace role - BBC (December 24, 2002)
Iran and Pakistan: A new beginning - BBC (December 23, 2002)
Dozens killed in Iran plane crash - BBC (December 23, 2002)
Iran seeks to boost Pakistan ties - BBC (December 23, 2002)
Iran told to pay for American's abduction - Washington Times (December 23, 2002)
Iran, Russia agree deal on nuclear plant - Russia Journal (December 23, 2002)
Iran Vice President positive about first round of talks with Russian Nuclear Energy Minister - Pravda (December 23, 2002)
Russian atomic energy minister arrives in Teheran - DPA (December 22, 2002)
Russian Atomic Energy Minister to visit Iran - Russia Journal (December 22, 2002)
Iran reassures Jews' rights regardless of Mideast developments - DPA (December 22, 2002)
Iran, Pakistan seek new era in ties - AFP (December 22, 2002)
Iranians furious over INS arrests Abuse alleged after men agreed to register in L.A. - San Francisco Chronicle (December 21, 2002)
Bush reaches out to Iranian people - CNN (December 21, 2002)
President Bush Speaks to the People of Iran - Whitehouse.gov (press release) (December 20, 2002)
Bush Says Iranian Leaders Must Respect Will of Their People - Washington File (December 20, 2002)
Aghajari Case Prompts Reformist Students Back Into Action (December 20, 2002)
America arrests 700 Muslim immigrants - The Guardian (December 20, 2002)
Mass arrests of Muslims in LA - BBC (December 19, 2002)
Iranian-Americans protest immigration policy - CNN (December 19, 2002)
Sources Say Iran Lays Groundwork For Nuclear Bombs - Washington Post (December 19, 2002)
US Accusation 'Totally Baseless' : Khatami - People's Daily (December 19, 2002)
Afghans ban 'obscene' TV - BBC (December 19, 2002)
Iran's reformists battle through 2002 for civil society - Xinhua News Agency (December 19, 2002)
U.N. nuclear agency to visit Iran in February - AP (December 18, 2002)
Khatami Says Iran Has No Plans to Make Nuclear Arms - Reuters (December 18, 2002)
Afghanistan wins billion dollar pledge - BBC (December 18, 2002)
Iran moves towards easing ban on foreign TV channels - Reuters (December 18, 2002)
Iran Lifts Satellite Dish Restrictions - The Guardian (December 17, 2002)
Where they stand on Iraq: Iran - CNN (December 17, 2002)
EU should not 'embrace' Iranian hardliners: US - AFP (December 17, 2002)
EU-Iran open human rights talks in Tehran - AFP (December 17, 2002)
Iran barber arrested for helping girls pose as boys - Reuters (December 17, 2002)
Russia wants Iran to be nuclear-free - Pravda (December 17, 2002)
N. Korea delivers semi-submersible gunships to Iran - Washington Times (December 16, 2002)
Karzai moves to rein in warlords - BBC (December 16, 2002)
Iran's nuclear activities transparent: minister - Xinhua News Agency (December 16, 2002)
ECO environment ministers open first conference in Tehran - Xinhua News Agency (December 15, 2002)
Russia discounts US Iran nuke fears - Russia Journal (December 15, 2002)
Iranian FM Dismisses US Charge of Building Secret Nuclear Facilities - People's Daily (December 15, 2002)
Iran defiant on nuclear plans - BBC (December 14, 2002)
Nuclear Sites In Iran Worry U.S. Officials - Washington Post (December 14, 2002)
Iran accused of nuke program - The Age (December 14, 2002)
Nuclear inspectors to visit Iran sites - BBC (December 13, 2002)
Iranian diplomat denies nuclear weapons program - CNN (December 13, 2002)
Atomic agency disputes U.S. claims on Iran - CNN (December 13, 2002)
U.S. has photos of secret Iran nuclear sites - CNN (December 12, 2002)
U.S.: Iran sites may be used to make nukes - USA Today (December 12, 2002)
Iran bans film about women's prisons - BBC (December 12, 2002)
Australia upbeat about - AFP (December 12, 2002)
Students irked by Iran president?s soft approach to hardliners - Reuters (December 12, 2002)
Tehran no to Iraqi opposition - AFP (December 12, 2002)
Police search Tokyo machinery maker over illegal missile-linked exports to Iran - Japan Times (December 12, 2002)
Chinese president meets with Iranian parliament speaker - Xinhua News Agency (December 12, 2002)
Iran wants say in a post-Saddam Iraq - Washington Times (December 11, 2002)
Iran's star player banned for five years - Ananova (December 11, 2002)
Give us Islamic sportswear, women tell firms - The Penninsula (December 11, 2002)
Iran's youth reveal anger and sadness - BBC (December 10, 2002)
Cracks open in Iran judiciary - BBC (December 10, 2002)
Iranians protest outside Nobel ceremony - Aftenposten (December 10, 2002)
Reformist Calls On Government To Listen To Protestors - RFE (December 10, 2002)
Iranian students break barricades to join rally - AFP (December 10, 2002)
Iraqi opposition leaders meet in Iran - AFP (December 10, 2002)
Tehran to Fingerprint U.S. Journalists (December 9, 2002)
Iran: Students And Religious Vigilantes Clash Again - RFE (December 9, 2002)
Iranian speaker heads high-ranking delegation for Beijing - Xinhua News Agency (December 9, 2002)
Iranian police hold 30 people after pro-reform rally - AFP (December 9, 2002)
Airspace off limits for US warplanes, says Iran FM - AFP (December 9, 2002)
Iran?s FM arrives in Damascus - AFP (December 9, 2002)
Iran, Syria call for action against Israel's arms arsenal - Ha'aretz (December 8, 2002
Iraqi Kurdish leader visits Tehran - Xinhua News Agency (December 8, 2002
Iraq acknowledges using chemical weapons against Iranians during war - Xinhua News Agency (December 8, 2002
Students clash with police in Iran - BBC (December 7, 2002
Iran to fingerprint American journalists - Reuters (December 7, 2002
Security measures tighten up around Iran's embassy in Kabul - Xinhua News Agency (December 7, 2002
US Attack on Any Islamic Country Will Harm Islam: Iranian Leader - People's Daily (December 7, 2002
U.S. Navy ship collides with Iranian vessel in Persian Gulf - AP (December 6, 2002
Iranians on trial for pro-America survey - The Age (December 6, 2002
Iran Leader Won't OK Any U.S. War on Iraq - The Guardian (December 6, 2002)
Iranian speaker to visit China - Xinhua News Agency (December 5, 2002)
Nuclear tech leaks to Iran are slowing down, PM reports - Ha'aretz (December 5, 2002)
Iran reformists condemn pollsters' trial - BBC (December 5, 2002)
Custom of interim marriages jilt Iranian women - AFP (December 5, 2002)
Khatami, Aghajari hit out at Iran?s judiciary - AFP (December 5, 2002)
Hard-line unit vows war with reformers - Washington Times (December 5, 2002)
Iran reveals combat-proven PGM family - Jane's (December 4, 2002)
Iran President Says US Seeking Pretexts to Attack Iraq - AFP (December 4, 2002)
Cash pipeline to Afghanistan reopens - BBC (December 4, 2002)
Iranian president hopes no war against Iraq - Xinhua News Agency (December 4, 2002)
Adult Siamese twins plead for separation - BBC (December 3, 2002)
Iranian conservative backs US ties - BBC (December 3, 2002)
Iran tries pollsters on spying charges - BBC (December 3, 2002)
Kabul seeks peace in Afghan west - BBC (December 3, 2002)
Khamenei tells government to improve living standards - AFP (December 3, 2002)
Iran women get more divorce rights - BBC (December 2, 2002)
Iran death sentence challenged - BBC (December 2, 2002)
Iran Laywer Appeals Professor's Sentence - The Guardian (December 2, 2002)
Lawyer Appeals Professor's Death Sentence - RFE (December 2, 2002)
Iranian official denies coordination with US on Iraq crisis - Xinhua News Agency (December 2, 2002)
Farmed sturgeon 'only hope for caviar' - BBC (December 2, 2002)
Afghan national army plan unveiled - BBC (December 2, 2002)
US bombs Afghan targets - BBC (December 1, 2002)
Iran urges U.S. to abandon 'bullying' - UPI (December 1, 2002)
Iran judiciary postpones trial of student leaders - Reuters (December 1, 2002)
Temporary marriages keep love alive in Iran - IOL (December 1, 2002)

November 2002
Kurds Have No Desire for Independence: Iraqi Kurdish Leader - AFP (November 30, 2002)
Iran calls for better ties with Egypt - AFP (November 30, 2002)
Iran death verdict may be quashed - AFP (November 30, 2002)
Court to review death verdict - Reuters (November 30, 2002)
West exploiting tension in Iran, says Rafsanjani - The Dawn (November 29, 2002)
Iran protesters denounce Israel - BBC (November 29, 2002)
Saddam ordered staff to hide arms, spies tell Blair - The Independent (November 29, 2002)
EU to repatriate Afghan refugees - BBC (November 28, 2002)
Khatami tells hardliners to allow reforms; brother warns of coup - AFP (November 28, 2002)
Profile: Iranian academic facing death - BBC (November 28, 2002)
Iranian Students End Protests, for Now - Washington Post (November 28, 2002)
Iran Releases Four Student Protesters - The Guardian (November 28, 2002)
Iranian student activists face charges - BBC (November 27, 2002)
Iranian student activists 'freed' - BBC (November 27, 2002)
Lawmaker Claims Evidence Of Arms Deals With North Korea, Iran - RFE (November 27, 2002)
Four Student Leaders Arrested After Protests - RFE (November 26, 2002)
Vice on the rise in Iran - BBC (November 26, 2002)
Iran Rejects Reports of Iran-US Cooperation in The Event of War on Iraq - AFP (November 26, 2002)
Iran's Reza Zadeh sets record at weightlifting worlds - AP (November 26, 2002)
Iranian student activists 'detained' - BBC (November 26, 2002)
Iran rejects reports of cooperation with US - Xinhua News Agency (November 26, 2002)
Iran Forbids Demonstrations Defending a Reformist Scholar - NY Times (November 25, 2002)
Iran to review academic verdict - BBC (November 25, 2002)
UN inspectors arrive in Iraq - BBC (November 25, 2002)
U.S., Iran agree on plan for downed fliers - CNN (November 25, 2002)
Japan special envoy leaves for Iran - Japan Times (November 25, 2002)
Reform Iran Leaders Threaten to Quit - The Guardian (November 25, 2002)
Hardliners tell Iranian students to end protests - AFP (November 24, 2002)
Iranians Urged to Rally for Palestine on Friday - AFP (November 24, 2002)
Iran hardliners stage show of strength - BBC (November 24, 2002)
Iranian journalists criticise judges - BBC (November 24, 2002)
Girls take lead in Iran reform - Scotsman (November 24, 2002)
US trying to weaken Iran by attacking Iraq: military official - Xinhua News Agency (November 24, 2002)
US pulls out Karzai's military bodyguards - The Observer (November 24, 2002)
Some Tehran Schools Drop Veil Rule - The Guardian (November 23, 2002)
Students beaten by militia as unrest in Iran mounts - The Star Ledger (November 23, 2002)
Azerbaijan, Armenia Seek Settlement - The Guardian (November 23, 2002)
Clashes in three Iranian cities after pro-Khatami rallies - The Dawn (November 22, 2002)
Iranian leader denounces unrest - BBC (November 22, 2002)
Iran: Dangerous Paramilitary Threat - HRW (November 22, 2002)
Lawmakers Defend Iranian Rebel Group - The Guardian (November 22, 2002)
Iraq-Iran war weapons continue to claim lives - Gulf News (November 22, 2002)
Iranian Kurds say they will cling to their motherland - Gulf News (November 22, 2002)
Afghan authorities 'foil bomb plot' - BBC (November 22, 2002)
Green cards to lure Iraqi scientists - BBC (November 21, 2002)
U.S. hopes to woo Iranians with Britney - Swiss Info (November 21, 2002)
Vice president blames judiciary for protests - IHT (November 21, 2002)
US suspects Iran is becoming greater nuclear threat - The Age (November 21, 2002)
Worries About Iran Nuke Program - NewsDay (November 20, 2002)
3 Iranians to be arrested for illegal bank - Japan Today (November 20, 2002)
US seeks coalition for Iraq war - BBC (November 20, 2002)
Iran reformers call for referendum if bills vetoed - Reuters (November 20, 2002)
Iran's hardliners rally against reformers - BBC (November 19, 2002)
Indian PM issues Iraq warning - BBC (November 19, 2002)
Iraq says 20 POWs released by - Xinhua News Agency (November 19, 2002)
Muhammad Ali still a crowd pleaser - BBC Video (November 19, 2002)
Iranian students clash with hardliners - BBC (November 18, 2002)
Iran Students, Regime Supports Clash - The Guardian (November 18, 2002)
Technology will aid Iraq inspectors - BBC (November 18, 2002)
Iran denies reported military support for Palestinians - Xinhua News Agency (November 18, 2002)
Ali champions Afghan regeneration - BBC (November 18, 2002)
Iranian students claim victory over academic's case - Reuters (November 17, 2002)
How suitcase of dollars beat the Taliban - The Guardian (November 17, 2002)
Khamenei Orders Academic's Death Sentence Revised - Radio Free Europe (November 17, 2002)
Iran reviews liberal's death sentence - BBC (November 17, 2002)
Saddam's regime prepares for escape from Iraq - The Observer (November 17, 2002)
Saddam's 'search for family bolthole' - BBC (November 16, 2002)
Iraqi army tougher than US believes - The Guardian (November 16, 2002)
Islamic moderate named Turkey PM - BBC (November 16, 2002)
Iran's UN ambassador cancels Washington trip - Reuters (November 16, 2002)
Protests Continue Against Iranian Professor's Death Sentence - AFP (November 16, 2002)
Iranian woman chops off husband's ear when asked why she was late home - Ananova (November 16, 2002)
Iran 'could help US topple Saddam' - Ananova (November 15, 2002)
Iran hardliners call for academic's death - BBC (November 15, 2002)
Russian co-operation with Iran does not violate arms control - Pravda (November 15, 2002)
Wonder boy from Iran has Holy Quran etched in memory - Gulf News (November 15, 2002)
New role for Nato in Afghanistan - The Guardian (November 15, 2002)
We don't want your oil - Blair - The Guardian (November 15, 2002)
US surveillance for Iraq inspectors - BBC (November 15, 2002)
Students Vow To Continue Protests Despite Warnings - Radio Free Europe (November 14, 2002)
Iraqi reservations prompt US warning - BBC (November 14, 2002)
Defiant Saddam accepts UN team - The Guardian (November 14, 2002)
Condemned Iranian don spurns appeal - BBC (November 13, 2002)
Iran president criticises death sentence - BBC (November 13, 2002)
Two Swiss Companies Fined for Attempted Illegal Exports to Iran from U.S. - Washington File (November 13, 2002)
Iran President Says Death Verdict on Aghajari "Improper" - AFP (November 13, 2002)
Iran Students Continue Protests - The Guardian (November 13, 2002)
Iran tense as Iraq is pressured - Washington Times (November 13, 2002)
Iraq 'accepts UN resolution' - BBC (November 13, 2002)
Students in Iran defy call to end death term protest - The Independent (November 13, 2002)
Iran Judicial Procedures Criticized - The Guardian (November 12, 2002)
Iranian students renew protests - BBC (November 12, 2002)
Student Protests Continue in Iran - AFP (November 12, 2002)
Iran may slap visa curbs on US journalists - AFP (November 12, 2002)
Going gets tough for Iran?s unloved children of the revolution - AFP (November 12, 2002)
Kabul student protest turns bloody - BBC (November 12, 2002)
Afghans look to the future - BBC (November 12, 2002)
Khamenei moves to end Iran deadlock - BBC (November 11, 2002)
Iran reformist 'in solitary confinement' - BBC (November 11, 2002)
Iraq considers UN resolution - BBC (November 11, 2002)
Kurd leader says Saddam will comply despite loss of face - The Guardian (November 11, 2002)
Iran Has Newspaper for the Blind - The Guardian (November 11, 2002)
Iran Students Protest Professor Death Sentence - AFP (November 11, 2002)
Iranian Journalist Issued Visa, Mistreated at Dulles Airport - Tehran Times (November 11, 2002)
Iranian MPs urge courts to lift death sentence - AP (November 11, 2002)
Iran Parliament Moves To Curb Conservatives - AFP (November 10, 2002)
Iran parliament backs reformist bill - BBC (November 10, 2002)
Afghan reconstruction under way - BBC (November 10, 2002)
Afghan girls' schools defiant - BBC (November 10, 2002)
Iraq 'will accept' UN resolution - BBC (November 10, 2002)
US lays out plans to invade Iraq with 200,000 troops - The Guardian (November 10, 2002)
Iran tells Kabul to respect water agreement - AFP (November 9, 2002)
Iran death sentence angers reformists - BBC (November 9, 2002)
Iran: Academic?s Death Sentence Condemned - Human Rights Watch (November 9, 2002)
Iran Says It'll Accept Iraq Refugees - The Guardian (November 9, 2002)
Iraq says US plans 'foiled' - BBC (November 9, 2002)
Turkey entry 'would destroy EU' - BBC (November 8, 2002)
Bahraini Royal Being Held in Cuba Camp - AFP (November 8, 2002)
UN adopts tough Iraq resolution - BBC (November 8, 2002)
United States "looking for war": Iranian cleric - Hindustan Times (November 8, 2002)
Iran to Fight al-Qaeda in Northern Iraq: Kurdish Leader - AFP (November 7, 2002)
Iraqi Gov't Media Decry U.S. Draft - The Guardian (November 7, 2002)
Abdollah Nouri's release welcomed, but all prisoners of conscience must also be released - Amnesty International (November 7, 2002)
Iranian academic sentenced to death - BBC (November 7, 2002)
Scholar sentenced to death in Iran - The Guardian (November 7, 2002)
As the threat of war grows, archaeologists make plea to spare Iraq's treasures - The Independent (November 7, 2002)
Khatami Calls for Efforts to Satisfy Young People's Needs - Tehran Times (November 7, 2002)
France Backs Straw in His Support for Iran Against Sharon - Tehran Times (November 7, 2002)
Afghan boy turns movie role into real life - The Guardian (November 6, 2002)
Iran reformist bill approved - BBC (November 6, 2002)
PM: After Iraq, Iran must be dealt with - AP (November 6, 2002)
British Foreign Secretary Opposes Sharon's War Cry Against Iran - AFP (November 6, 2002)
Iranian parliament approves new electoral bill - Xinhua News Agency (November 6, 2002)
Iran's Treasuries Will Be Displayed in Italy - Tehran Times (November 6, 2002)
Britain Says Targeting Iran Would Be "Gravest Possible Error" - Tehran Times (November 6, 2002)
Afghanistan struggles to rebuild - BBC (November 5, 2002)
Iran power struggle nears showdown - BBC (November 5, 2002)
Iran Pardons Jailed Ex-Official - The Guardian (November 5, 2002)
Straw rejects Israeli call for attack on Iran - The Guardian (November 5, 2002)
Foreign ministers agree to coordinate efforts to solve Iranian problem - Pravda (November 5, 2002)
Turkey awaits new leader - BBC (November 5, 2002)
CIA 'killed al-Qaeda suspects' in Yemen - BBC (November 5, 2002)
Leader Maintains Officials' Actions Should Be Based on Constitution - Tehran Times (November 5, 2002)
Khatami Urges American People to Make Their Government Change Its Policy - Tehran Times (November 5, 2002)
Tehran, Kabul Seek Broadening of Education Ties - Tehran Times (November 5, 2002)
Iran: U.S. Should Learn From Seizure - The Guardian (November 4, 2002)
Turkey on verge of new era - BBC (November 4, 2002)
Leading Iranian reformist 'arrested' - BBC (November 4, 2002)
Iran reformist arrested in pro-US backlash - AFP (November 4, 2002)
Iran sends mixed-messages over bin Laden son's expulsion - AFP (November 4, 2002)
Iran fails to confirm reports on entry of bin Laden's son - Xinhua News Agency (November 4, 2002)
Iran Maintains Its Position on Caspian Sea: Safari - Tehran Times (November 4, 2002)
Kharrazi Urges Iraq Not to Give U.S. Excuse to Attack - Tehran Times (November 4, 2002)
Iran revalues price of non-Muslim lives - BBC (November 4, 2002)
Saudis snub US over Iraq attack - BBC (November 3, 2002)
Bin Laden son expelled from Iran - BBC (November 3, 2002)
Iran OK's Equalizing 'Blood Money' - The Guardian (November 3, 2002)
Rumsfeld mistaken over regime change prediction: Kharazi - AFP (November 3, 2002)
Repatriation of refugees from Iran to Iraq picks up: UN - AFP (November 3, 2002)
Iran tight-lipped over report it arrested bin Laden's son - AFP (November 3, 2002)
Karzai launches corruption purge - BBC (November 3, 2002)
Afghan Constitution Panel Sworn In - The Guardian (November 3, 2002)
British Conservatives Back Dialogue With Iran - Tehran Times (November 3, 2002)
Khatami Calls On Politicians to Consider Public Opinion for Sake of Peace - Tehran Times (November 3, 2002)
Iran hires first woman bus driver - BBC (November 2, 2002)
Afghan Fruit Industry Seeks Regrowth - The Guardian (November 2, 2002)
The modern face of Iran - BBC (November 2, 2002)
Kuwait seals off Iraq border area - BBC (November 2, 2002)
Powell Presses France for Iraq Deal - The Guardian (November 2, 2002)
Tehran-Madrid Relations to Expand: Kharrazi - Tehran Times (November 2, 2002)
Azeri President Lauds "Fresh Environment" in Ties With Iran - Tehran Times (November 2, 2002)
Meeting on Caspian Status to Be Held in Baku - Tehran Times (November 2, 2002)
Afghan fundamentalists raid girls' schools - The Guardian (November 1, 2002)
Rumsfeld will go to hell with regime change idea: ex-Iran president - AFP (November 1, 2002)
Canada forces Washington u-turn on vetting - The Guardian (November 1, 2002)
Russia says Iraq resolution closer - BBC (November 1, 2002)

October 2002
Iraq inspection deal 'getting closer' - BBC (October 31, 2002)
Endless suffering of chemical gas victims - The Guardian (October 31, 2002)
Iran's Khatami winds up Spain visit - AFP (October 31, 2002)
Iran's Khatami condemns violence in name of Islam - AFP (October 31, 2002)
Rumsfeld predicts early overthrow of Iranian government - AFP (October 31, 2002)
Khatami Says Violence in Guise of Democracy Unacceptable - Tehran Times (October 31, 2002)
Rumsfeld Talks Iraq, Iran, Homeland Security During Radio Day - Defense Link (October 30, 2002)
Iran blames Iraq for border fires - BBC (October 30, 2002)
Reformist MPs killed in Iran - BBC (October 30, 2002)
Iran reformers blame institutions outside their control for rights abuses - AFP (October 30, 2002)
Concerns Over Afghan Drug War - The Guardian (October 30, 2002)
In pictures: Iran and Iraq exchange war dead - BBC (October 30, 2002)
Iran, Canada Calls For Expansion of Judicial Ties - Tehran Times (October 30, 2002)
Iran's First-Ever Intl. Air Show Opens in Kish - Tehran Times (October 30, 2002)
Olympic city to build first mosque - BBC (October 29, 2002)
Man detained in Iran hijack attempt - BBC (October 29, 2002)
Khatami says US errors strengthened bin Laden - AFP (October 29, 2002)
Iranian parliament commission backs Khatami's bid to boost powers - AFP (October 29, 2002)
Iran's uneasy position on a war with Iraq - BBC Video (October 29, 2002)
Afghans tell of Guantanamo ordeal - BBC (October 29, 2002)
Afghanistan Should Abide by 1973 Accord on Hirmand River: FM Spokesman - Tehran Times (October 29, 2002)
Iran, Germany Jointly Sponsor University Graduates - Tehran Times (October 29, 2002)
Khatami's Spain Visit to Usher in New Era in Tehran-Madrid Ties - Tehran Times (October 29, 2002)
Iran's Khatami meets with Spanish leaders on closer ties - AFP (October 28, 2002)
Iran seeks detente, stability in Gulf: military official - Xinhua News Agency (October 28, 2002)
Bosnia warned over arms to Iraq - BBC (October 28, 2002)
Iranian women sign up for motorcycle lessons - Ananova (October 28, 2002)
Iran's Khatami to Spain for talks - AFP (October 28, 2002)
Iranian Jews jailed as Israeli spies get home leave - AFP (October 28, 2002)
Switzerland Respects Iran's Independence: Deiss - Tehran Times (October 28, 2002)
British Parliamentary Delegation Arriving in Tehran - Tehran Times (October 28, 2002)
Three Afghans Home From Guantanamo - The Guardian (October 28, 2002)
Swiss pressure Iran on human rights - Swissinfo (October 27, 2002)
Jailed Iranian Jews pardoned - BBC (October 27, 2002)
Iran's Leader Pardons Three Jews - The Guardian (October 27, 2002)
Russia refuses to stop aiding Iran's nuclear programme - The Independent (October 27, 2002)
Iran, EU Review Ways of Expanding Ties - Tehran Times (October 27, 2002)
Spanish PM Terms Khatami's Visit a "Turning Point" in Bilateral Ties - Tehran Times (October 27, 2002)
Iran Uses Russian Helicopters to Fight Narcotics - Tehran Times (October 26, 2002)
France, U.S. Jockey Over Iraq Drafts - The Guardian (October 26, 2002)
Subtle performance from the pretender to Saddam's throne - The Independent (October 26, 2002)
Iran will not participate in any anti-Iraq coalition: FM - Xinhua News Agency (October 26, 2002)
Russia, Iran Close to Deal on Nuclear Cooperation - Tehran Times (October 26, 2002)
President Khatami to Visit Spain - Tehran Times (October 26, 2002)
Afghan water starts to flow into Iran but only temporarily - AFP (October 25, 2002)
Russia, Iran close to deal on nuke cooperation - The Russia Journal (October 25, 2002)
Tehran sets its terms for US-led action - The Guardian (October 25, 2002)
UN to tackle Iraq text - BBC (October 25, 2002)
Iran releases 3 Jews convicted of spying - Ha'aretz (October 25, 2002)
Human rights dialogue with Iran - European Parliament News Report (October 24, 2002)
Iran will not stand in way of UN-backed war on Iraq - The Independent (October 24, 2002)
Iran accepts UN action on Iraq - BBC (October 24, 2002)
Internal rifts hamper Iran's reforms - BBC (October 24, 2002)
Iran's intellectuals protest jailing of moderate cleric - AFP (October 24, 2002)
US: $10B if Russia stops Iran aid - Russia Journal (October 24, 2002)
Shamkhani: Claim on Iran Giving Base to U.S. 'Joke of the Year' - Tehran Times (October 24, 2002)
U.S. checking Enron's dealings with Iranians - Orange County Register (October 24, 2002)
Straw: UN must act soon on Iraq - The Guardian (October 23, 2002)
No military cooperation with US on Iraq: Iranian defense minister - Xinhua News Agency (October 23, 2002)
Russia Denies Supplying Iran With Military Nuclear Technology - Tehran Times (October 23, 2002)
Boycott threat to landmark Bahrain poll - BBC (October 23, 2002)
Israel asks Kazakhstan to approach Iran about Ron Arad - JP (October 23, 2002)
Iran Can't Extend Missile Range - The Guardian (October 23, 2002)
US plans for Iraq a return to cowboy era: Iran - AFP (October 23, 2002)
Khameini says Iran will never accept "so-called democracy" - AFP (October 22, 2002)
Iranian film director denounces US immigration policy - WSWS (October 22, 2002)
Ship capsizes in Caspian Sea - BBC (October 22, 2002)
Russia-France criticise new Iraq draft - BBC (October 22, 2002)
Inspector: Iraq War Can Be Avoided - The Guardian (October 22, 2002)
Russia Resists Ending Iran Project: Moscow Balks at U.S. Offer for Curtailing Work on Reactor - Washington Post (October 21, 2002)
EU to launch rights dialogue with Iran - The Dawn (October 21, 2002)
U.S. Diplomat, Russia Discuss Iraq - The Guardian (October 21, 2002)
Iran got nuclear know-how from North Korea - Ha'aretz (October 21, 2002)
North Korea producing enriched uranium in Iran - Ha'aretz (October 21, 2002)
Iran again denies reports on military base for US troops - Xinhua News Agency (October 21, 2002)
Khatami lambasts conservative rivals - Gulf News (October 21, 2002)
Oman, South Korea Call For Expansion of Ties With Iran - Tehran Times (October 21, 2002)
Iran Renews Opposition to Kurdish State in Iraq - Tehran Times (October 21, 2002)
Khatami rejects 'dictatorship' claims - BBC (October 20, 2002)
Iran rejects establishing Kurdish state in northern Iraq - AP (October 20, 2002)
Pentagon to Train Iraqi Opponents - The Guardian (October 20, 2002)
Iran calls for Gulf unity in defense of regional security - Xinhua News Agency (October 20, 2002)
Iran places missiles in Lebanon, capable of striking Tel Aviv - Jerusalem Post (October 20, 2002)
Iran, Algeria Review Expansion of Military Cooperation - Tehran Times (October 20, 2002)
Iraq 'empties its jails' - BBC (October 20, 2002)
Straw threat to bypass UN on Iraq - The Guardian (October 19, 2002)
French scrutiny delays Iraq debate - BBC (October 19, 2002)
Iran denies Mideast policy shift - Ha'aretz (October 19, 2002)
First MP of Iranian Origin Takes Up Seat in New German Parliament - Tehran Times (October 19, 2002)
Iran Cautions UN Over Anti-Iraq Action - Tehran Times (October 19, 2002)
Reformists threaten to quit Iran parliament - The Dawn (October 18, 2002)
Iraq sends archive back to Kuwait - BBC (October 18, 2002)
Iran won't oppose accord between Israel and PA - Ha'aretz (October 18, 2002)
US sidesteps opposition to Iraq war - The Guardian (October 18, 2002)
US authorities refuse visa to award-winning Iranian director - The Guardian (October 18, 2002)
Iran: Head Of Polling Institute Jailed - Radio Free Europe (October 17, 2002)
Russian envoy said to meet Iraqi opposition leader in Tehran - AFP (October 17, 2002)
Saudis 'fail to curb al-Qaeda funding' - BBC (October 17, 2002)
Iran, Iraq Main Obstacles to Achieving Israeli-Palestinian Peace - Boston.com (October 17, 2002)
Khatami: Iran, Ukraine Favor Development, Peace, Security - Tehran Times (October 17, 2002)
Iran to Set Up 16 Refugee Camps on Iraq Border - Tehran Times (October 17, 2002)
Baghdad renews weapons offer - The Guardian (October 17, 2002)
Bush takes powers to launch war on Saddam - The Independent (October 17, 2002)
Iran tones down position on Israeli state under EU, US pressure - AFP (October 16, 2002)
Iranian women seek same blood money as men - Gulf News (October 16, 2002)
Hardliners say Khatami seeking dictatorship - Gulf News (October 15, 2002)
Information Minister Praises Iran's Military Readiness - Tehran Times (October 16, 2002)
Azeri Envoy's Comments on Caspian - Tehran Times (October 16, 2002)
Saddam wins 100% of vote - BBC (October 16, 2002)
Liberal Iranian cleric jailed - BBC (October 15, 2002)
Saddam aims for 100% support - BBC (October 15, 2002)
Saddam Unopposed in Iraq Elections - The Guardian (October 15, 2002)
Regional aid for Afghanistan - BBC (October 15, 2002)
Khatami Says Global Peace Contributes to Development - Tehran Times (October 15, 2002)
U.S. weans itself off oil from Mideast - Washington Times (October 14, 2002)
Muslims Accept Falwell's Apology - The Guardian (October 14, 2002)
Iraq prepares to vote - BBC (October 14, 2002)
Iranian cleric denounces dog owners - BBC (October 14, 2002)
Muslim cleric wants all dogs and owners arrested in Iran - Ananova (October 14, 2002)
FBI questions Thailand-based Iranian gang on terror links - Xinhua News Agency (October 14, 2002)
British MEP Opposes U.S. Policy on Iran - Tehran Times (October 14, 2002)
Iran Again Seeking Neutral Shelter - The Guardian (October 13, 2002)
US spurns new Iraqi arms offer - BBC (October 13, 2002)
Falwell 'sorry' for Mohammed remark - BBC (October 13, 2002)
Rage meets Falwell's comment - Washington Times (October 13, 2002)
Mideast sets up 'cola war' - Washington Times (October 13, 2002)
Kurds Said Dragging Turkey Into War - The Guardian (October 13, 2002)
Khatami to Leave for Turkey for ECO Summit Today KHATAMI DUE IN UKRAINE ON TUESDAY - Tehran Times (October 13, 2002)
Iranian Women Bags Asian Taekwondo Bronze - Tehran Times (October 13, 2002)
Britain woos the Iranians - BBC (October 12, 2002)
Egypt, Kuwait, Iran, Jordan may accept a "justified" war with Iraq: Straw - AFP (October 12, 2002)
Khamenei aide demands death for three US ministers - AFP (October 12, 2002)
Iraq Kurds Review Draft Constitution - The Guardian (October 12, 2002)
US plans military rule of Iraq - The Guardian (October 12, 2002)
Japan Keen to Bolster Ties With Iran - Tehran Times (October 12, 2002)
Iraq seeks regional ally in Iran - Japan Today (October 11, 2002)
Iran commander calls for 100 million strong militia to free Palestine - AFP (October 11, 2002)
Afghanistan Needs Up to $20B in Aid - The Guardian (October 11, 2002)
Russia foresees deal on Iraq resolution - BBC (October 11, 2002)
Carter wins Nobel Peace Prize - BBC (October 11, 2002)
Saddam acquiring technology for 'long-range supergun' - The Independent (October 10, 2002)
Iran unimpressed by Straw the mediator - The Guardian (October 10, 2002)
Straw completes Mid-East mission - BBC (October 10, 2002)
Aid to Iran seen diluting U.S. effort - Washington Times (October 10, 2002)
Iranian minister blasts OIC's "slow response" to Falwell - AFP (October 10, 2002)
Khatami: Iran Opposes Military Action Against Iraq - Tehran Times (October 10, 2002)
EU Envoy on Afghanistan Arrives in Northeastern Iranian City - Tehran Times (October 10, 2002)
AFGHANISTAN: Afghan repatriation nears 300,000 - IRIN (October 10, 2002)
Experts debate ailing Caspian Sea - BBC (October 9, 2002)
Straw arrives in Iran for talks - BBC (October 9, 2002)
CNN jounalist refused entry to Iran - The Guardian (October 9, 2002)
Straw warns Gulf states of Iraqi threat - The Guardian (October 9, 2002)
Britain's Jack Straw arrives in Iran - AFP (October 9, 2002)
Journalist barred from Straw's Iran visit - Annanova (October 8, 2002)
Police arrest party-goers in Iran - BBC (October 8, 2002)
Iran Displays Military Hardware at Defendory 2002 Arms Show in Greece - Tehran Times (October 8, 2002)
Military expects the go-ahead for Iraq war within a month - The Independent (October 8, 2002)
Bush's speech: key quotes - The Guardian (October 8, 2002)
Iran Denies Airspace for Iraq Attack - The Guardian (October 7, 2002)
US assails Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia on religious freedom - AFP (October 7, 2002)
Straw set for dressing down in Iran over Iraq, Palestinian issue - AFP (October 7, 2002)
Iran reiterates opposition to US attack against Iraq - Xinhua News Agency (October 7, 2002)
MP Says Outlook for Iran-EU Cooperation Promising - Tehran Times (October 7, 2002)
US compiles case to charge Saddam with genocide - The Guardian (October 7, 2002)
Peruvians help Afghan airline - BBC (October 6, 2002)
Iraqi Kurds spark Turkish ire - BBC (October 6, 2002)
Iran says will not attack U.S. jets in its airspace - Reuters (October 6, 2002)
Iran Reformists Threaten to Resign - The Guardian (October 5, 2002)
Tehran Mayor Suggests Establishing Municipality Committee in Majlis -Tehran Times (October 6, 2002)
Iran's supreme leader blasts US over Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan - AFP (October 5, 2002)
Iraq Tries to Gain Regional Support - The Guardian (October 5, 2002)
Khatami plans face opposition - Reuters (October 5, 2002)
Iranian artists in trouble over kiss - BBC (October 4, 2002)
Head of Iranian missile project: Our rockets can reach Israel - Ha'aretz (October 4, 2002)
Top Iranian conservative hits out at Khatami reform bid - AFP (October 4, 2002)
Poll on US ties rocks Iran - BBC (October 3, 2002)
Reformist parliament reveals it was behind US-Iran opinion poll - AFP (October 3, 2002)
Iran calls for Islamic summit meeting on US Jerusalem law - AFP (October 3, 2002)
S. Arabia, Russia, Iran flay US over Al Quds (October 3, 2002)
Iran rejects bilateral deals on Caspian - Russia Journal (October 2, 2002)
Iran, Kuwait sign agreement on military cooperation - Xinhua News Agency (October 2, 2002)
EU, Iran on track to open talks on human rights, trade: diplomats - AFP (October 2, 2002)
Iran's Defence Minister Highly Regards Military, Technical Cooperation between Russia and Iran - Pravda (October 1, 2002)
Iran promises to keep out of US-Iraq war - AFP (October 1, 2002)
Iran MPs slam foreign minister for "inactivity" over Caspian - AFP (October 1, 2002)

September 2002
DM: Russia sells Iran only defensive weapons - Russia Journal (September 30, 2002)
Iranian nuke plant to be finished by end ?03 - Russia Journal (September 30, 2002)
Iraq woos Iran in anti-US drive - BBC (September 29, 2002)
Kuwaiti minister arrives in Tehran for defense talks - AFP (September 29, 2002)
IRAN: Special report on the Hamun lake crisis - IRIN (September 28, 2002)
Iran accelerates diplomatic drive to head-off US war plans - AFP (September 27, 2002)
Iran says Straw to visit soon, Foreign Office denies - AFP (September 26, 2002)
Iran denies hosting al-Qaeda - The Melbourne Age (September 26, 2002)
Iran: Tehran Reacts With Mild Criticism To Russian-Azerbaijani Caspian Pact - RFE (September 25, 2002)
Iran's conservative camp signals tough times ahead for Khatami - AFP (September 25, 2002)
Iran's Khatami wants more powers - BBC (September 24, 2002)
UK names Iran ambassador - BBC (September 24, 2002)
Iran's Khatami takes on the courts in dramatic reform bid - AFP (September 24, 2002)
Russia, Azerbaijan to sign accord on Caspian, defying Iran - Ananova (September 23, 2002)
Iran's reformists throw down the gauntlet to hardline rivals - AFP (September 23, 2002)
Iran approves new UK ambassador - BBC (September 23, 2002)
UK 'sells' bomb material to Iran - BBC (September 23, 2002)
Iran's women fans await stadium access - BBC (September 22, 2002)
Iran ready to confront "unwise" attempts: Khatami - Xinhua News Agency (September 22, 2002)
Iran demands international intervention to halt siege of Arafat HQ - AFP (September 22, 2002)
Kuwait Defense Minister to Visit Iran Soon - Tehran Times (September 22, 2002)
Khatami heads for showdown with conservatives - Reuters (September 21, 2002)
UN pushed back on to centre stage - The Guardian (September 21, 2002)
Afghan attack prompts arrests - BBC (September 21, 2002)
Cuba Criticizes U.s. Iraq Policy - The Guardian (September 21, 2002)
Saddam City's Shias profess their loyalty, but hatred lurks beneath the surface - The Independent (September 20, 2002)
Arab media considers Iraq conflict - BBC (September 20, 2002)
Report: Al-Najjar in Iran - The Oracle (September 20, 2002)
Loyalty of Iraq's elite in doubt - The Guardian (September 20, 2002)
EU: Brussels Remains Keen To Build Closer Relations With Iran - RFE (September 19, 2002)
U.n. Considers Afghan Refugee Plan - The Guardian (September 19, 2002)
Keep violence off silver screen: Iran's Khatami - AFP (September 19, 2002)
No assault weapons for Iran: Russian minister - AFP (September 19, 2002)
Opec keeps oil output unchanged - BBC (September 19, 2002)
Q&A with Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi - USA Today (September 19, 2002)
Iran Welcomes Iraqi Decision - The Guardian (September 18, 2002)
Iran's government seeks to shake-up administrative powers - AFP (September 18, 2002)
Iraq: Is it about oil? - BBC (September 17, 2002)
Iraq, Iran swap bodies of 120 soldiers killed in 1980-1988 war - AFP (September 17, 2002)
Arab leaders tell Saddam: you're on your own - SMH (September 17, 2002)
FM: Iran Opposes War on Iraq, Slams U.S. for Solo Style - Tehran Times (September 17, 2002)
Iran, Japan to Set up Joint Archaeological Research Center - Tehran Times (September 17, 2002)
Iraq agrees to weapons inspections - BBC (September 16, 2002)
Life looking brighter for Afghans in former Taleban stronghold - AFP (September 16, 2002)
Analysis: Saudi hi-tech air base - BBC (September 16, 2002)
Russia wants compromise with US on Iranian nuclear cooperation - AFP (September 16, 2002)
Khamenei names close ally as new Isfahan prayer leader - AFP (September 16, 2002)
Iranian forces ready to repel possible threat: ex-president - Xinhua News Agency (September 16, 2002)
Iran warns against violence - The Age (September 16, 2002)
Saudis put heat on Saddam - The Guardian (September 16, 2002)
Only Britain Backs U.s. On Iraq - The Guardian (September 16, 2002)
Saddam trained bin Laden aides, British claim (September 16, 2002)
President Khatami Back Home From Short Saudi Arabia Visit - Tehran Times (September 16, 2002)
Iran Snatches Second World Judo Medal - Tehran Times (September 16, 2002)
Two more reformist newspapers shut down in Iran - AFP (September 15, 2002)
- BBC (September 15, 2002)
Saudis May Be Changing Iraq Policy - The Guardian (September 15, 2002)
Iran: Hitting Iraq will solve nothing, Israel main cause of tension - Ha'aretz Daily (September 15, 2002)
Saudi, Iran united against US strikes - AFP (September 15, 2002)
Khatami may quit if he fails to limit hardliners' poll power: MP - AFP (September 15, 2002)
Britain and US marshal crack troops to intensify pressure on Saddam - The Independent (September 15, 2002)
Return to Kurdistan - The Guardian (September 15, 2002)
Kharrazi Stresses on International Effort for Afghanistan Reconstruction - Tehran Times (September 15, 2002)
President Khatami, Prince Abdullah Stress Regional Unity - Tehran Times (September 15, 2002)
Tehran Women Motor Rally - AFP (September 14, 2002)
US leading Mideast "toward blood and chaos": Iran's supreme ruler - AFP (September 14, 2002)
Iranian dancer wins court appeal - BBC (September 14, 2002)
Iran hands over 126 Pakistanis - The Dawn (September 14, 2002)
Iran, Syria working to improvelong-range weapon technology - WorldNetDaily (September 14, 2002)
Kurdish extremist leader arrested at airport - The Guardian (September 14, 2002)
U.n. Official: Afghans Needs Money - The Guardian (September 14, 2002)
Defiant Iraq rejects UN inspections - The Independent (September 14, 2002)
EU Underlines That Talks With Iran on Cooperation Agreement Will Begin in Autumn - Tehran Times (September 14, 2002)
Japanese Group to Build Quake-Resistant School in Qazvin - Tehran Times (September 14, 2002)
Ex-iran Leader: U.s. Exploiting 9/11 - The Guardian (September 13, 2002)
Iranian reformists walking a tightrope in a changed environment - Dawn (September 13, 2002)
Afghan refugees return home - BBC (September 12, 2002)
Iran voices solidarity with US, but urges policy change - AFP (September 12, 2002)
Bush issues ultimatum to Iraq - BBC (September 12, 2002)
U.s. Afghan Forces Order To Shave - The Guardian (September 12, 2002)
Iran rejects EU trade conditions, including recognition of Israel - Haaretz Daily (September 12, 2002)
Iran rejects EU preconditions for expanding trade ties - AFP (September 12, 2002)
Iran Assures Iraq Border Is 'Secure' - The Guardian (September 12, 2002)
Security Boosted Across The World - The Guardian (September 12, 2002)
Khatami: Constitution -- A Yardstick for National Progress - Tehran Times (September 12, 2002)
Iran's 20 Percent Share of Caspian Sea Should Be Secured: Envoy - Tehran Times (September 12, 2002)
Judge rules deportation of Afghan family illegal - The Independent (September 12, 2002)
September 11 One Year On - BBC Full coverage
September 11 One Year On - The Guardian

Iran vows to honour Iraq border - BBC (September 11, 2002)
Iran and the anniversary of September 11th - BBC Persian (September 11, 2002)
US threatens world peace, says Mandela - BBC (September 11, 2002)
U.S. Relations With Iran - ABC News (September 11, 2002)
Iranian president arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks - AFP (September 11, 2002)
Sharon to visit Moscow to discuss Russian nuclear deals with Iran - AFP (September 11, 2002)
Solidarity over Sept 11 but Iran demands US policy change - AFP (September 11, 2002)
EU ahead of trade talks urges Iran to accept existence of Israel - AFP (September 11, 2002)
Afghan Women Face Childbirth Risks - The Guardian (September 11, 2002)
Iraq tells Arabs to strike at American aggressors if attacked - The Independent (September 11, 2002)
EU: Iran must acknowledge Israel or risk trade deal - Haaretz Daily (September 11, 2002)
US on heightened terror alert - The Guardian (September 10, 2002)
EU Sets No Preconditions for Talks With Iran: Danish Official - Tehran Times (September 10, 2002)
Khatami to Discuss Iraq During Saudi Visit - Tehran Times (September 10, 2002)
Iran readies for Iraqi war refugees - BBC (September 10, 2002)
Analysis: Iraqi Kurds stir regional fears - BBC (September 10, 2002)
Iranian conservative demands reformists root out secularists - AFP (September 10, 2002)
Iran's top leadership in key security talks - AFP (September 10, 2002)
Allied Airstrike Hits Iraq Facility - The Guardian (September 10, 2002)
Adventurism Against Iran Would Cost Enemies Dearly: Rafsanjani - Tehran Times (September 10, 2002)
Iran Values Russian Position in Anti-Terror Fight:FM - Tehran Times (September 10, 2002)
Iran Ranks Third in IBSA World Judo Tourney - Tehran Times (September 10, 2002)
Saddam 'several years' from building nuclear weapons - The Independent (September 9, 2002)
Iran president to visit Saudi Arabia this week: report - AFP (September 9, 2002)
EU urged to press UN to censure Iran - OMTC (September 9, 2002)
Paris and Berlin remain split on key Iraq issue - IHT (September 9, 2002)
Karzai Heads To U.s. For 9/11 - The Guardian (September 9, 2002)
Kharrazi : U.S. Organizing Terrorist Groups, Bandits Against Iran - Tehran Times (September 9, 2002)
Rezazadeh Wins 'Champion of Champions' Title at Intl. Tournament - Tehran Times (September 9, 2002)
Iran cleric puts conditions on US talks - Washington Times (September 8, 2002)
Iraqi Kurds close ranks - BBC (September 8, 2002)
US using Afghanistan as anti-Iran launch-pad: minister - AFP (September 8, 2002)
Military shipment bound for Iran returns to Israel - Haaretz Daily (September 8, 2002)
Iran-Arab relations appear as a silver lining - The Dawn (September 8, 2002)
Iran-EU to hold talks in Tehran - AFP (September 8, 2002)
Ex-inspector Doubts Iraq Capability - The Guardian (September 8, 2002)
Iran Says U.s. Is Exploiting 9/11 - The Guardian (September 8, 2002)
US pours arms into Gulf region - The Observer (September 8, 2002)
Britain and US 'ready to fight alone' - The Observer (September 8, 2002)
Khatami to Visit Pakistan Soon - Tehran Times (September 8, 2002)
Iran Takes Top Title as World Bows to Hajizadeh - Tehran Times (September 8, 2002)
Iran Wins World Freestyle Wrestling Championship - BBC Persian (September 7, 2002)
Afghan Commander Gets Indoor Pool - The Guardian (September 7, 2002)
Bush and Blair plot Iraq strategy - BBC (September 7, 2002)
Karzai Assures Afghanistan Stability - The Guardian (September 7, 2002)
No-fly zones hold key to successful assault on Baghdad - The Independent (September 7, 2002)
Iran Successfully Testfires Surface-to-Surface Fateh Missile - Tehran Times (September 7, 2002)
Turkey for Expansion of Military Ties with Iran - Tehran Times (September 7,2002)
Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan to Restore Caspian Pollution Monitoring - Tehran Times (September 7,2002)
Iran Successfully Test Fires Missile - The Guardian (September 6, 2002)
US pushes Middle East arms sales - BBC (September 6, 2002)
Wave of arrests after Karzai attack - BBC (September 6, 2002)
Iran successfully test-fires surface-to-surface missile - Xinhua News Agency (September 6, 2002)
Iran, Pakistan agree on security cooperation - Xinhua News Agency (September 6, 2002)
Analysis: Is Iraq rearming? - BBC (September 6, 2002)
Niyazov proposes national zones on Caspian - The Russia Journal (September 5, 2002)
Iran Gets First Female Taxi Service - The Guardian (September 5, 2002)
Mid East media awakens after 11 September - BBC (September 5, 2002)
Blair to meet Putin for Iraq talks - The Guardian (September 5, 2002)
Arab States Vow Allegiance To Iraq - The Guardian (September 5, 2002)
Karzai survives attempt on his life - BBC (September 5, 2002)
Iran likely to purchase Pak's Mashak, Al-Khalid tank, Naval craft - PNS (September 5, 2002)
Analysis: Saddam's arsenal: from chemical weapons to nuclear programme - The Independent (September 5, 2002)
Russian, Iranian Diplomats Discuss Cooperation - Tehran Times (September 5, 2002)
Gov't to Submit Anti-Money Laundering Bill to Majlis - Tehran Times (September 5, 2002)
Russia-Iran energy cooperation is not limited to building of "Bushehr" nuclear power plant Alone - Pravda (September 4, 2002)
Bush considers military options - BBC (September 4, 2002)
Renegade Afghan Commander Urges War - The Guardian (September 4, 2002)
Bush pledges consultation on Iraq - BBC (September 4, 2002)
Iran's Khatami appeals to India and Pakistan to end tension - AFP (September 4, 2002)
Blair: Saddam has to go - The Guardian (September 4, 2002)
Escape from Tora Bora - The Guardian (September 4, 2002)
Defectors and spy satellites hold key to finding evidence of Iraq's nuclear weapons - The Independent (September 4, 2002)
Persepolis Archaeological Research Center - Tehran Times (September 4, 2002)
Iran, Turkey Can Have Military Ties: Turkish Ambassador - Tehran Times (September 4, 2002)
Iran to Establish Diplomatic Police Force - Tehran Times (September 4, 2002)
Mysterious Bombings Vex Kabul - The Guardian (September 3, 2002)
Iran and Iraq row over Israel jibe - BBC (September 3, 2002)
'Al-Qaeda gold moved to Sudan' - BBC (September 3, 2002)
Tehran urges Islamabad to stop al-Qaeda members entering Iran - AFP (September 3, 2002)
Europe should step up pressure on Iran: Israeli minister - AFP (September 3, 2002)
Blair to publish Iraq dossier - BBC (September 3, 2002)
Iraq pushes for UN dialogue - BBC (September 3, 2002)
More countries warn U.S. - IHT (September 3, 2002)
Iraqis to meet UN chief in effort to avert war - The Independent (September 3, 2002)
Pakistani Minister Arrives in Tehran - Tehran Times (September 3, 2002)
Iranian Refugees Return Home From Iraq - Tehran Times (September 3, 2002)
Al Qaeda Gold Moved to Sudan - Washington Post (September 2, 2002)
Iran reformers challenge conservatives' key poll vetting powers - AFP (September 2, 2002)
Iran, Iraq in new war of words - Wasshington Times (September 2, 2002)
Russia warns of veto on Iraq - BBC (September 2, 2002)
Khatami challenges vetting body - BBC (September 2, 2002)
Russia drafts deal on spent nuke fuel from Iran - Russia Journal (September 2, 2002)
Iran calls for Arab, Muslim "measures" to bar US strike on Iraq - AFP (September 2, 2002)
Moderate Quake Hits Iran, Pakistan - The Guardian (September 2, 2002)
US in disarray over Iraq as Powell backs call for weapons inspectors - The Independent (September 2, 2002)
Tehran, Ankara Stress Bilateral Ties - Tehran Times (September 2, 2002)
Third Annual Meeting of Iranian, Brazilian Deputy FMs opens - Tehran Times (September 2, 2002)
Kremlin can't control secretive nuke agency - San Francisco Chronicle (September 1, 2002)
Iraq seeks European support - BBC (September 1, 2002)
Iran denounces anti-Iranian remarks by Iraqi vice president - AFP (September 1, 2002)
Russia begins work on Iranian reactor - BBC (September 1, 2002)
Russia Starts On Iran Nuke Plant - The Guardian (September 1, 2002)
Kuwait To Buy 16 Attack Helicoptors - The Guardian (September 1, 2002)
When US turned a blind eye to poison gas - The Observer (September 1, 2002)
Afghan anarchy hinders aid - The Observer (September 1, 2002)
Turkish FM Arrive in Tehran - Tehran Times (September 1, 2002)
Maritime Museum to Open in Bushehr - Tehran Times (September 1, 2002)

August 2002
Can the US go it alone against Saddam? - The Guardian (August 31, 2002)
EU demands action by Iraq - BBC (August 31, 2002)
Saddam taunts Bush as support for US crumbles - The Independent (August 31, 2002)
Govt. Spokesman: No Need for State of Emergency - Tehran Times (August 31, 2002)
Iran-Russia Cooperation Not a Threat to Other States: Russian Official - Tehran Times (August 31, 2002)
Elusive Mullah Omar 'back in Afghanistan' - The Guardian (August 30, 2002)
Lights go back on in Afghanistan - BBC (August 30, 2002)
Iran: Don't have, need Israel weapons - Washington Times (August 30, 2002)
Iran accuses US of politicizing sports by boycotting wrestling competition - AFP (August 30, 2002)
Iranian ex-president warns of 'new Israeli conspiracy' - Haaretz Daily (August 30, 2002)
Blair losing influence on US over Iraq - The Guardian (August 30, 2002)
Refugee killing treated as racist - The Guardian (August 30, 2002)
France speaks out against US war plan - BBC (August 29, 2002)
Pakistan and Iran are China's main missile customers: analyst - AFP (August 29, 2002)
Iran - OMCT Appeals (August 29, 2002)
Secret Israeli-Iranian ties resurface over ship seizure - AFP (August 29, 2002)
Musharraf warns against Iraq attack - BBC (August 29, 2002)
'Iran-bound' cargo returns to Israel - BBC (August 29, 2002)
Iran: Khatami Seeks Expanded Powers - RFE (August 29, 2002)
Iranian women students climb mountain in Islamic dress - Ananova (August 29, 2002)
Pressure on Bush to back off - The Guardian (August 29, 2002)
US warns Iran over al-Qaeda - BBC (August 29, 2002)
Britain calls for deadline to be set for Saddam - The Independent (August 29, 2002)
Foreign Media Censor Leader's Speech - Tehran Times (August 29, 2002)
Foreign Ministry: Consensus of Littoral States Requisite to any Decision - Tehran Times (August 29, 2002)
Israeli cargo 'bound for Iran' - BBC (August 28, 2002)
Background / A tradition of arms sales to Iran - Haaretz Daily (August 28, 2002)
Germany stops Israeli ship carrying military equipment destined for Iran - Haaretz Daily (August 28, 2002)
Caspian: Russia Proposes Wider Offshore Zone For Dividing The Sea - RFE (August 28, 2002)
White House Warns Iran Against Harboring Al Qaeda - The Washington File (August 28, 2002)
U.S. Says Iran Should Not Offer Safe Haven for Terrorists - The Washington File (August 28, 2002)
Troubled times for US-Saudi ties - BBC (August 28, 2002)
Iran 'not sheltering al-Qaeda leaders' - BBC (August 28, 2002)
Iranian MPs draft "preventative" abortion bill - AFP (August 28, 2002)
Khatami warns US against attack on Iran - AFP (August 28, 2002)
Khatami moves to increase powers - BBC (August 28, 2002)
Iran's President Wants Reform Power - The Guardian (August 28, 2002)
Reports: Al-qaida Leaders In Iran - The Guardian (August 28, 2002)
Bush seeks Saudi support over Iraq as Arab anger grows - The Independent (August 28, 2002)
Iran Eager to Expand Ties With Intl. Organizations - Tehran Times (August 28, 2002)
Iran Elected as Member of World Summit Presiding Board - Tehran Times (August 28, 2002)
Al Qaeda Deputies Harbored by Iran - Washington Post (August 27, 2002)
Cheney waves White House war banner - The Guardian (August 27, 2002)
Iraq's nervous neighbours - BBC (August 27, 2002)
US seeks Saudi support over Iraq - BBC (August 27, 2002)
Afghan refugees feel under pressure to leave - IRIN (August 27, 2002)
Iran approves a bill to give women equal right to divorce - IHT (August 27, 2002)
Defense Ministry Ready to Overhaul All Country's Commercial Planes - Tehran Times (August 27, 2002)
Khatami Calls Management Biggest Challenge to Iran's Development - Tehran Times (August 27, 2002)
Qatar raises stakes over Iraq - BBC (August 26, 2002)
Iran intelligence chief says banned opposition group no threat to security - AFP (August 26, 2002)
America 'reliant on Kabul's neighbours' - The Guardian (August 26, 2002)
Iran's Jewish MP asks pardon for imprisoned Jewish Iranians - AFP (August 26, 2002)
China tightens missile export rules - BBC (August 26, 2002)
US Pulls Wrestlers from Iran Championships After Threat - ABC News (August 26, 2002)
Iran repeats opposition to US attack on Iraq - AFP (August 26, 2002)
Senior Republican warns Bush not to rush into Iraq war - The Independent (August 26, 2002)
UN and Iran's Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy - Tehran Times (August 26, 2002)
Iran Opposes Deployment of Foreign Troops in Persian Gulf - Tehran Times (August 26, 2002)
Azerbaijan claims 97% support in poll - BBC (August 25, 2002)
US 'needs allies for Iraq attack' - BBC (August 25, 2002)
Iran Crown Prince Plots Insurrection - The Guardian (August 25, 2002)
Via TV and the net, Iran's youth plot social revolution - The Guardian (August 25, 2002)
Hawks in the dovecote - The Guardian (August 25, 2002)
Russian, Iranian Experts Hold Security Consultations - Tehran Times (August 25, 2002)
Iranian FM Optimistic on Caspian Sea Talks - Tehran Times (August 25, 2002)
kharrazi: Iran Is Not Neutral Over Attack on Iraq - Tehran Times (August 25, 2002)
State Dept. To Protect Afghan Leader - The Guardian (August 24, 2002)
Iran opposed -- not "neutral" -- to any US attack on Iraq: FM - AFP (August 24, 2002)
Saddam's Son: Iran Backs Extremists - The Guardian (August 24, 2002)
Americans losing faith in Bush on Iraq - The Guardian (August 24, 2002)
Russia Says U.S. Policy on Iran Unconstructive, Israeli-Induced - Tehran Times (August 24, 2002)
Tehran Mayor: Urban Transportation Undergoes Development - Tehran Times (August 24, 2002)
Iran opposes US naval presence in Gulf: Kharazi - AFP (August 23, 2002)
U.S. to penalize North Korean arms firm - Washington Times (August 23, 2002)
Al-Qaida in new terror camp - (August 23, 2002)
Militant Kurds training al-Qaida fighters - The Guardian (August 23, 2002)
Arms exports to Israel tightened - The Guardian (August 23, 2002)
Saudi prince denies US asset flight - BBC (August 22, 2002)
Roundup: Iran, Russia secure Nuke cooperation amid US irritations - Xinhua News Agency (August 22, 2002)
Iranian teenager celebrates his top class GCSE results - This is London (August 22, 2002)
Bush slices his drive for democracy - The Guardian (August 22, 2002)
Deputies Urge Khatami to Prevent Dissolution of Tehran City Council - Tehran Times (August 22, 2002)
Iran Will Steer Clear of Iraq, U.S. Adventurist Scenario - Tehran Times (August 22, 2002)
Information Minister: Iran to Pursue Detente Policy, Mutual Trust - Tehran Times (August 22, 2002)
IRAN: Tehran boosts capacity to handle emergencies - IRIN (August 21, 2002)
Caspian: Results Of Russian War Games Still A Mystery - RFE (August 21, 2002)
New York Man Found Guilty of Violating Trade Embargo Against Iran - Washinton File (August 21, 2002)
Russia to import Iranian nuclear fuel waste - AFP (August 21, 2002)
Tehran college stops reformer lecture - BBC (August 21, 2002)
Dollar falls as Saudi investors 'withdraw billions' - The Guardian (August 21, 2002)
Saudi investors 'pull out of US' - BBC (August 21, 2002)
Don't trust Bush or Blair on Iraq - The Guardian (August 21, 2002)
War game was fixed to ensure American victory, claims general - The Guardian (August 21, 2002)
Afghans offered cash to return home - The Guardian (August 21, 2002)
Iranian Official in Moscow for Nuclear Consultations - Tehran Times (August 21, 2002)
Dialogue Among Civilizations Lowering Iran's Security Costs: Kharrazi - Tehran Times (August 21, 2002)
Over 1,067 Foreign Reporters Granted Visas to Enter Iran in 1380 - Tehran Times (August 21, 2002)
US slashes Iraqi oil imports - The Guardian (August 20, 2002)
Iranian helicopter crash kills pilot, injuring 6 - Xinhua News Agency (August 20, 2002)
US knew of bioterror tests in Iraq - BBC (August 20, 2002)
Iran abuzz with rumors about state of emergency to counter US "threat" - AFP (August 20, 2002)
Germany, EU's Views on Iran Positive, Firm: German Ambassador - Tehran Times (August 20, 2002)
Iraqi Diplomat Denies Arms Purchase From Iran - Tehran Times (August 20, 2002)
Iran Leader Rejects Ties With U.s. - The Guardian (August 19, 2002)
Bahrain, Iran to sign security pact soon - Gulf News (August 19, 2002)
Iran's supreme leader denounces "cowboy culture" of US leaders - AFP (August 19, 2002)
US 'backed Saddam's use of chemical war on Iran' - SMH (August 19, 2002)
'US gave Iraq intelligence aid' - The Independent (August 19, 2002)
War rhetoric 'wilI make Iraq refuse arms inspectors' - The Guardian (August 19, 2002)
King Hamad Leaves Tehran for Manama - Tehran (August 19, 2002)
Khatami Stresses Detente and Expansion of Ties - Tehran (August 19, 2002)
Gilan Hosts Archaeologists of Iran and Japan - Tehran (August 19, 2002)
Could war save the Iraqi people? - The Guardian (August 18, 2002)
2 jailed Iranian journalists granted leave - for $25,000 - AFP (August 18, 2002)
Could war save the Iraqi people? - The Guardian (August 18, 2002)
Hamad, Khatami to discuss security - Gulf News (August 18, 2002)
Iran and Bahrain oppose Iraq attack - (August 18, 2002)
Germany Opposes Putting Iran on List of "Axis of Evil" - Tehran Times (August 18, 2002)
Iran, Bahrain Stress Regional Security - Tehran Times (August 18, 2002)
Bush holds firm on Iraq - BBC (August 17, 2002)
Huge trade deal draws Russia to Iraq - BBC (August 17, 2002)
Russia, Iraq Plan Deal to Bolster Ties - Washington Post (August 17, 2002)
Bahrain king reaches out to Iran - BBC (August 17, 2002)
Iran: Death Toll Reaches 42, Warnings On Further Floods - RFE (August 17, 2002)
Israel puts pressure on US to strike Iraq - The Guardian (August 17, 2002)
Ex-u.s. Embassy Hostage In Iran Dies - The Guardian (August 17, 2002)
Kharrazi Meets U.S. University Dean, UN Envoy - Tehran Times (August 17, 2002)
President Khatami Condemns Terror, Calls For Peace - Tehran Times (August 17, 2002)
CIA Recruiting Iranian Spies in Kuwait: Website - Tehran Times (August 17, 2002)
Russia's Iran nuclear link angers US - BBC (August 16, 2002)
Iranian Twins at Cambridge University - BBC Persian (August 16, 2002)
Bahrain King begins Iran visit tomorrow - Gulf News (August 16, 2002)
'We're back where we started' - The Guardian (August 16, 2002)
Ailing Saudi king on £4m a day vacation - The Independent (August 16, 2002)
Saudi royals face trillion-dollar lawsuit over September 11 - The Guardian (August 16, 2002)
Despite Concessions To U.S., Putin Keeps Costs to a Minimum - Washington Post (August 15, 2002)
Iran slams Rice's accusations of supporting terrrorism - AFP (August 15, 2002)
Massive claim for 11 September attacks - BBC (August 15, 2002)
Iran/Afghanistan: Khatami's Visit to Kabul Underscores Regional Tensions With U.S. - RFE (August 15, 2002)
Hardline Iran cleric blasts reformers for promoting "American influence" - AFP (August 15, 2002)
Karzai ready to help Iran, U.S. be friends - Japan Today (August 15, 2002)
Iran Denies Forcing Afghans To Leave - The Guardian (August 15, 2002)
Lawyers of banned Iranian dissident group appeal jail terms - AFP (August 15, 2002)
Kurdish leader offers to help US with Iraq invasion - The Guardian (August 15, 2002)
125 Iranian Refugees Return Home from Iraq - Tehran Times (August 15, 2002)
Iran Vows Action Against Foreign Aggression - Tehran Times (August 15, 2002)
Beluga caviar faces US ban - BBC (August 14, 2002)
Beirut's downtown revival - BBC (August 14, 2002)
Group: Iran's Nuke Program Growing - The Guardian (August 14, 2002)
Iran urges Iraq to release remaining Iranian POWs - Xinhua News Agency (August 14, 2002)
Iran says US claim it is not fighting terrorism "unreasonable - AFP (August 14, 2002)
Iran's Khatami brings aid money to Afghans - Japan Today (August 14, 2002)
Iran lends its weight to war on al-Qaida - The Guardian (August 14, 2002)
Afghan children struggle to swap streets for school - The Guardian (August 14, 2002)
Iran to Host World Grass Skiing Tourney - Tehran Times (August 14, 2002)
Iran, Kazakhstan Review Caspian Affairs - Tehran Times (August 14, 2002)
President Khatami's visit to Kabul (Gallery) - BBC Persian (August 13, 2002)
Iran: Afghanistan's new ally - BBC (August 13, 2002)
Rumsfeld: Iran Still Aids Al-qaida - The Guardian (August 13, 2002)
Heavy Iran Floods Kill At Least 35 - The Guardian (August 13, 2002)
Iran: Official Denies Tehran's Softening Of Caspian Position - RFE (August 13, 2002)
U.S. Pleased with Saudi, Iranian Cooperation Against Al Qaeda - Washington File (August 13, 2002)
Khatami: Iran Handing Over Suspects - The Guardian (August 13, 2002)
Iran President Visits Afghanistan - The Guardian (August 13, 2002)
Iran Accuses U.s. Of 'Angry' Policy - The Guardian (August 13, 2002)
Iran's leader builds ties with Kabul - BBC (August 13, 2002)
Iran to Hold Military Exercises in Caspian Sea Next Year: Dehqani - Tehran Times (August 13, 2002)
Afghanistan's Karzai: Relations With Iran "Vitally Important" - Tehran Times (August 13, 2002)
Iran confirms al-Qaeda suspect handover - BBC (August 12, 2002)
Denmark withdraws support for Iranian opposition group - AFP (August 12, 2002)
Iran refrains from confirming handover of suspects to Saudi Arabia - (August 12, 2002)
This is a recipe for global turmoil and endless war - The Guardian (August 12, 2002)
Prince: Iran Returned al Qaeda members to Saudi Arabia - NPR (August 11, 2001)
Iran president looks to seal Afghan ties amid misgivings over US - AFP (August 11, 2002)
U.n.: Iran Violates Refugee Accord - The Guardian (August 11, 2002)
Iran 'pressures' Afghans to return - BBC (August 11, 2002)
Iran 'handed over al-Qaeda fighters' - BBC (August 11, 2002)
Iran Said To Hand Suspects To Saudis - The Guardian (August 11, 2002)
Afghan drug lords set up heroin labs - The Guardian (August 11, 2002)
West's greed for oil fuels Saddam fever - The Guardian (August 11, 2002)
Kurdish guerrillas poised to fire first shots in war on Iraq - The Guardian (August 11, 2002)
Cleric seeks death penalty for journalist - Gulf News (August 11, 2002)
MP Rejects Change in Iran's Stance on Caspian Sea Issue - Tehran Times (August 11, 2002)
Expansion of Tehran-Minsk Ties Stressed - Tehran Times (August 11, 2002)
Russia Proposes Formation of Defense Group by Caspian Sea Littoral States - Tehran Times (August 11, 2002)
Iranian women?s athletics throws itself into the Asian Championships - (August 10, 2002)
Iran Is Said To Give Up Al Qaeda Members - WP (August 10, 2002)
Saddam woos Arab friends and enemies - The Guardian (August 10, 2002)
Russia: Minister Suggests Multinational Caspian Force - RFE (August 10, 2002)
Kuwait arrests 24 Iranians, Afghans over two days - AFP (August 10, 2002)
Saddam woos Arab friends and enemies - The Guardian (August 10, 2002)
Iran a Good Model to Revolutionary Stability: Venezuelan VP - Tehran Times (August 10, 2002)
Iran to Retaliate "Forcefully" Against Slightest Provocation: Shamkhani - Tehran Times (August 10, 2002)
Zimbabwe Interested in Iranian "Defense Capabilities": FM - Tehran Times (August 10, 2002)
Iran grants UNHCR access to Afghan detainees - AFP (August 9, 2002)
Caspian hosts major exercise - BBC (August 9, 2002)
Iraq war could engulf region, Britain warns US - The Independent (August 9, 2002)
Iran largely silent on ON Rusian-led Caspian sea military exercises - EurasiaNet (August 8, 2002)
Iran: Court Bans Two More Pro-Reform Newspapers - RFE (August 8, 2002)
Iran bans new national daily on "day of journalist" - AFP (August 8, 2002)
Iranian Lawyer Begins Prison Term - The Guardian (August 8, 2002)
Iran bans women, youth from smoking water-pipe - AFP (August 8, 2002)
Attack on Iran 'highly probable' next year - Gulf News (August 8, 2002)
Attack would be 'disgraceful failure' warns Saddam - The Independent (August 8, 2002)
'The biggest repatriation in history' - The Guardian (August 8, 2002)
Blair backs Afghanistan's World Cup dream - The Guardian (August 8, 2002)
Saudi bans use of its air bases to attack Iraq - The Independent (August 8, 2002)
Anti-Iran Propaganda in Argentina - Tehran Times (August 8, 2002)
Tehran-Damascus-Beirut Tripartite Cooperation Urged - Tehran Times (August 8, 2002)
Iran: Proposal Debated For Solving Prostitution With 'Chastity Houses' - RFE (August 7, 2002)
Russia: Are Moscow's War Games In Caspian Muscle Flexing? - RFE (August 7, 2002)
Bush, Russia and Iran - Jane's (August 7, 2002)
Russia's arms for Iran - Jane's (August 7, 2002)
Music sees comeback in Tehran - Washington Times (August 7, 2002)
Iran conservative, reformist MPs clash over banning of opposition group - AFP (August 7, 2002)
Iran's Khatami to visit Kabul on Tuesday - AFP (August 7, 2002)
Iranian agents accused of liquidating Kurdish official in Norway - AFP (August 7, 2002)
Iran nuclear plant receives IAEA inspection - Power Engineering International (August 7, 2002)
Iran gives refugees five days - Gulf News (August 7, 2002)
Baghdad seeks Tehran missiles - Gulf News (August 7, 2002)
Hamad to visit Iran soon - Gulf News (August 7, 2002)
Allies move towards air assault as disquiet over Iraq grows - The Independent (August 7, 2002)
Khatami: Iranian Officials Receive Their Mandate From the People - Tehran Times (August 7, 2002)
Expansion of Tehran-Baku Ties Stressed - Tehran Times (August 7, 2002)
Iran's New Permanent Representative Submitted His Credential - Tehran Times (August 7, 2002)
Afghan refugee returns decline - BBC (August 6, 2002)
Iranian parliament approves Afghan aid - Gulf News (August 6, 2002)
Iranian rulers face new challenge - Dawn (August 6, 2002)
Briefing Depicted Saudis as Enemies - Washington Post (August 6, 2002)
German leader says no to Iraq war - The Guardian (August 6, 2002)
The new nukes - The Guardian (August 6, 2002)
Russia Flexing Muscles With Caspian War Games - Tehran Times (August 6, 2002)
Alleged Presence of Al-Qaeda Members in Iran Totally Baseless: FM spokesman - Tehran Times (August 6, 2002)
Iran Not to Repeat Mistake in Case of Iraqi Refugee Influx - Tehran Times (August 6, 2002)
Iran's Bushehr plant to start up June 2004: Moscow - AFP (August 5, 2002)
Iranian opposition plea to president - BBC (August 5, 2002)
Iran defends right to finish building nuclear plant - AFP (August 5, 2002)
Tehran denies US claims Al-Qaeda members are in Iran - AFP (August 5, 2002)
Most Iranians favor Tehran-Washington talks: paper - Xinhua News Agency (August 5, 2002)
War with Iraq - The Guardian (August 5, 2002)
Convicted Dancer Plans Life In Iran - The Guardian (August 5, 2002)
Russia Determined to Continue Nuclear Cooperation With Iran - Tehran Times (August 5, 2002)
Persepolis Research and Cultural Foundation to Be Set Up - Tehran Times (August 5, 2002)
Bush ready to declare war - The Observer (August 4, 2002)
Iranian reformists condemn jail terms for dissidents - AFP (August 4, 2002)
Hardliners in Iran want to down US jets - The Observer (August 4, 2002)
German Minister's Visit to Tehran Postponed - Tehran Times (August 4, 2002)
Iran, Saudi Oppose Any U.S. Strike on Iraq - Tehran Times (August 4, 2002)
Iran opposition rejects order to dissolve - AFP (August 3, 2002)
Iranian president urges Iraq to comply with UN resolutions - Xinhua News Agency (August 3, 2002)
Iran, Saudi Oppose Action Vs. Iraq - The Guardian (August 3, 2002)
Kuwait arrests 13 Iranians: report - AFP (August 3, 2002)
Bush's Support For Reformers Backfires in Iran - WP (August 3, 2002)
Bush's tactics leading to Iran-Iraq rapprochement - (August 3, 2002)
U.S. shifts Iran policy - Washignton Times (August 3, 2002)
Transcript: Senior U.S. Official Spells out Dual-Track U.S. Policy Toward Iran - Washington File (August 3, 2002)
Iranian Robotics Team Ranks First in Competition in Canada - Tehran Times (August 3, 2002)
Saudi FM Due in Iran Today - Tehran Times (August 3, 2002)
IAEA Schedules 70 Missions to Inspect Bushehr Nuclear Plant in 2002 - Tehran Times (August 3, 2002)
Iran, Russia to Discuss Non-Proliferation - Tehran Times (August 3, 2002)
Russia plays down Iran nuclear deal - BBC (August 2, 2002)
Iran: Outlawing Opposition Party Raises Fears Of Crackdown On Reformist Politicians - RFE (August 2, 2002)
Iran Lifts Veils-in-school Rules - The Guardian (August 2, 2002)
Tehran schoolgirls shed the veil - BBC (August 2, 2002)
Iraq invites UN weapons inspector - The Guardian (August 2, 2002)
Iraq offer divides powers - BBC (August 2, 2002)
National love of soccer channels reality of life in Iran - The Age (August 2, 2002)
Interview: Iranian party vows to defy ban - Gulf News (August 2, 2002)
Pakistan, Iran to explore defence cooperation - Dawn (August 1, 2002)
AFGHANISTAN: Repatriation from Iran continues - IRIN (August 1, 2002)
Caspian: Russia Starts Large-Scale Military Exercise - RFE (August 1, 2002)
'Russia must end Iran nuclear deal' - BBC (August 1, 2002)
Russia-iran Nuclear Ties Concern U.s. - The Guardian (August 1, 2002)
Iraq 'making nuclear weapons'- BBC (August 1, 2002)
Iraq 'close to nuclear bomb goal' - The Guardian (August 1, 2002)
US insists that Russia halt nuclear cooperation with Iran - AFP (August 1, 2002)
Saudi FM to visit Tehran - AFP (August 1, 2002)
Iran's armed forces "fully prepared" for US attack - AFP (August 1, 2002)
Anger at Russia-Iran nuclear ties - CNN (August 1, 2002)
Russia's Iran plant concerns Powell - Washington Times (August 1, 2002)
Iran puts troops on alert - The Guardian (August 1, 2002)
Greatest Russian Power Plant Builder Ready to Cooperate With Iran - Tehran Times (August 1, 2002)
Georgia Stresses Ties With Iran in All Areas - Tehran Times (August 1, 2002)
FM Spokesman: No Hamas Official in Iran - Tehran Times (August 1, 2002)

July 2002

Russia: Oil Companies Win Stakes In Caspian Sea - RFE (July 31, 2002)
American Meet Russia Nuke Chief - The Guardian (July 31, 2002)
Rumsfeld targets Saddam, but not other 'axis' regimes - Washington Times (July 31, 2002)
Authorities close nine music schools in Iranian holy city - AFP (July 31, 2002)
Iran Accuses US of Becoming Axis of Hegemony - People's Daily (July 31, 2002)
War on Iran is the new nightmare - The Guardian (July 31, 2002)
Iran tops agenda of U.S.-Russia talks - Reuters (July 31, 2002)
MP Elaborates on Iran-Eu Relations - Tehran Times (July 31, 2002)
Iran Slams Qatari FM for Meeting Israeli Counterpart - Tehran Times (July 31, 2002)
EU support a boost for Khatami - SMH (July 30, 2002)
US may put Iranian nuclear plant on hit list - SMH (July 30, 2002)
Solana responds to growing concerns over Iraq and Iran - EUobserver (July 30, 2002)
EU defends "differences" with US over Iran - AFP (July 30, 2002)
U.S. Team To Press Moscow on Iran Issues - Washington Post (July 30, 2002)
EU Looks To Improve Ties With Iran - The Guardian (July 30, 2002)
Iran bans opposition party in crackdown on dissent - The Guardian (July 30, 2002)
Kharrazi: Condominium Concept Best Solution to Caspian Sea Issue - Tehran Times (July 30, 2002)
Iran Will Definitely Respond to Any Attack on Its Nuclear Installations - Tehran Times (July 30, 2002)
Reform Vital to Iran's Ties With Europe, Diplomat Says - NY Times (July 29, 2002)
Farah: Iran will 'regain freedom' with new regime - AFP (July 29, 2002)
EU in 'constructive' Iran talks - BBC (July 29, 2002)
Iran rifts deepen as tension mounts - BBC (July 29, 2002)
EU warns Iran closer ties depend on continuation of reforms - AFP (July 29, 2002)
There should be no war in Iraq without more jaw-jaw - The Guardian (July 29, 2002)
Iran Wins World Wushu Silver - Tehran Times (July 29, 2002)
U.S. Details Relief Aid to Iranian Quake Victims - Tehran Times (July 29, 2002)
U.S. Says Iran No Longer Helping Iraq Smuggle Oil - Tehran Times (July 29, 2002)
Russia Plans 5 More Nuclear Plants in Iran - Tehran Times (July 29, 2002)
Iran's Emerging Nuclear Plant Poses Test for U.S. - Washington Post (July 29, 2002)
Iran 'brothel' plan rejected - BBC (July 28, 2002)
Iranian reformists issue warning - BBC (July 28, 2002)
Iran's main pro-reform party threatens to quit Islamic regime - AFP (July 28, 2002)
Iran's reformist party calls for rapprochement with U.S - Haaretz Daily (July 27, 2002)
Brzezinski leery of U.S. attack on Iraq, urges reform in Iran - Daily Yomiuri (July 27, 2002)
Iran Court Bans Opposition Party - (The Guardian) July 27, 2002)
Iran jails opposition members - BBC (July 27, 2002)
Tehran court jails 33 opposition Iran Freedom Movement members - AFP (July 27, 2002)
Russia defies US with plan to build more nuclear reactors in Iran - The Guardian (July 27, 2002)
Largest Middle East Hotel to Open in Kish - Tehran Times (July 27, 2002)
Caspian Special Working Group to Meet in Tehran - Tehran Times (July 27, 2002)
Caspian Legal Regime Must Consider Regional Conditions: Russian Envoy - Tehran Times (July 27, 2002)
Russia Expands Nuke Ties With Iran - The Washington Post (July 26, 2002)
Russia Expands Nuke Ties With Iran - The Guardian (July 26, 2002)
Russia Plans Cooperation With Iran - The Guardian (July 26, 2002)
Russia airs plans to build second nuclear plant in Iran - AFP (July 26, 2002)
Iran lets in human rights investigators - BBC (July 26, 2002)
US Lawmakers Push to Change Policy Toward Iran - VOA (July 26, 2002)
Firms in arms sales to Iran identified - The Washington Times (July 26, 2002)
Official: Russia to sell weapons to Iran - The Russia Journal (July 25, 2002)
Making enemies make friends - The Guardian (July 25, 2002)
Condemnation as Iran's reformist daily ordered to shut up - CPJ (July 25, 2002)
Azerbaijan, Iran put rows aside, agree intelligence pact - AFP (July 25, 2002)
Iran opens up to UN rights probes - AFP (July 25, 2002)
Striking Iraq will "destabilize all the Middle East": Tehran - AFP (July 25, 2002)
Iran: New 'Morality Police' Units Generate Controversy - RFE (July 25, 2002)
Iran: New Flexibility On Caspian Sea Division Signaled - RFE (July 25, 2002)
Israel's spy satellite targets Iran, Iraq - study - Gulf News (July 25, 2002)
Iran mourns prisoners of war - The Guardian (July 25, 2002)
Iran, Azerbaijan Stress Expansion of Ties - Tehran Times (July 25, 2002)
President Khatami Ends Fruitful Visit to Malaysia - Tehran Times (July 25, 2002)
Europe Says Yes to Dialogue and Cooperation With Iran - Tehran Times (July 25, 2002)
Strengthening dialogue with Iran - European Parliament News Report (July 24, 2002)
Iran bans reformist newspaper - BBC (July 24, 2002)
Iran honours returned war dead - BBC (July 24, 2002)
Iran Pays Tribute To Dead Soldiers - The Guardian (July 24, 2002)
Old habits die hard between Iraq and Iran - AFP (July 24, 2002)
Iran: Tehran Opposes U.S. Attack On Iraq, But Weighs Post-Saddam Options - RFE (July 24, 2002)
Drop plans to attack Saddam, Tehran tells US - The Guardian (July 24, 2002)
Bush's "We and Others" Policy Puerile - Tehran Times (July 24, 2002)
U.S. Hopes to See Iranian People Achieve More Freedom - The Washington File (July 23, 2002)
Iran Denies Masterminding 1994 Bombing - The Guardian (July 23, 2002)
U.S. Says It's Trying To Engage Iran - The Guardian (July 23, 2002)
Iraq: Men linked to Iran planned sabotage - AFP (July 23, 2002)
Iraq: Men linked to Iran planned sabotage - CNN (July 23, 2002)
Iran president attacks US war plans - BBC (July 23, 2002)
U.S. Changes Policy On Iranian Reform - WP (July 23, 2002)
Menem Rejects Report He Took Iranian Payoff - WP (July 23, 2002)
Iran was behind 1994 Argentina bombing, says defector - The Guardian (July 23, 2002)
Envoy: Russia-iran Ties Concern U.S. - The Guardian (July 22, 2002)
Iranians take to Internet for romance - ITWeb (July 22, 2002)
Report: Saddam's son secretly visited Iran - The Washington Times (July 22, 2002)
Big Quake Feared In Tehran - The Guardian (July 22, 2002)
China denies selling weapons to Iran - BBC (July 22, 2002)
Iran, Malaysia Oppose Action Vs. Iraq - The Guardian (July 22, 2002)
Bush Admin. Can't Link Iran To Blast - The Guardian (July 22, 2002)
Comfort to the enemy - The Guardian (July 22, 2002)
Go on, call Bush's bluff - The Guardian (July 22, 2002)
Iran Blew Up Jewish Center in Argentina, Defector Says - NY Times (July 22, 2002)
Music is Iran's new revolution - CNN (July 22, 2002)
Iran's reformists attack guards' intervention - BBC (July 22, 2002)
Russia, EU Oppose Inclusion of Iran on "Axis of Evil" List - Tehran Times (July 22, 2002)
Mahathir, Khatami meet to strengthen relations - CNN (July 22, 2002)
Iranian President Khatami arrives in Malaysia - ABC News Online (July 21, 2002)
Iran, Russia voice continuation of nuclear cooperation - Xinhua News Agency (July 21, 2002)
Revolutionary Guards fire off stiff warning to Iran reformers - AFP (July 21, 2002)
Iran: Revolutionary Guards Warn Reformers - RFE (July 21, 2002)
Iraq, Iran exchange remains of POWs - CNN (July 21, 2002)
Bush rallies US for strike on Iraq - The Guardian (July 21, 2002)
Iran, Malaysia to Discuss Mutual Interests - Tehran Times (July 21, 2002)
Russian Deputy FM Arrives in Iran - Tehran Times (July 21, 2002)
Malaysian, Iranian leaders to meet Sunday - Xinhua News Agency (July 20, 2002)
Iran denounces U.S. for siding with reformists - National Post Online (July 20, 2002)
Iranians vent anger at U.S. - Gulf News (July 20, 2002)
China anger over U.S. sanctions - CNN (July 20, 2002)
U.S., Iran in Battle for Afghan 'Hearts and Minds'... - NPR (July 19, 2002)
Western Press Review: U.S.-Polish Relations, Iran's Future Path, And Regulating Capitalism - RFE (July 19, 2002)
US punishes rogue arms suppliers - BBC (July 19, 2002)
Thousands of Iranians Rally Against Bush Comments - The Washington Post (July 19, 2002)
Changes in Iran - The Vacouver Sun (July 19, 2002)
Thousands of Iranians rally against U.S. - CNN (July 19, 2002)
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians take part in anti-US... - Xinhua News Agency (July 19, 2002)
Killer to be thrown off cliff in sack - The Guardian (July 19, 2002)
Hussein Tries to Mend Fences With Neighbors - The Washington Post (July 18, 2002)
US Dilemmas: Iran and Iraq - Jane's Security News (July 18, 2002)
Western Press Review: Debating U.S. Policy On Iraq And Iran's Internal Political Struggles - RFE (July 18, 2002)
Iran Cleric Softens Rhetoric - The Guardian (July 18, 2002)
Tehran says it's ready to fight Washington - AFP via Dawn (July 18, 2002)
Global resolve needed for anti-drug campaign: Iranian Official - Xinhua News Agency (July 18, 2002)
RUSSIA TO HOLD FIRST LARGE-SCALE EXERCISES ON CASPIAN OVER PAST 10 YEARS - Pravda (July 17, 2002)
Russia: Large-Scale Military Exercises To Be Held In Caspian - RFE (July 17, 2002)
Iran Party Threatens To Quit - The Guardian (July 17, 2002)
Banks to shut doors on Saudi royal cash - The Guardian (July 17, 2002)
Iran's reformists warn of dictatorship - BBC (July 17, 2002)
Iran denies terrorist bases in territory Xinhua News Agency - (July 17, 2002)
In a first under new accord, UN refugee agency helps Iranians repatriate from Iraq - UN (July 17, 2002)
EU-Iran Relations Move Closer - Tehran Times (July 17, 2002)
Two injured, six arrested in Tehran labor protest - AFP (July 17, 2002)
Iran calls anti-US protests for Friday after Bush call for moderation - AFP (July 16, 2002)
No Response to U.S. Secret Message to Iran Yet - Tehran Times (July 16, 2002)
Caspian: A Delicate Balance Prevails - RFE (July 16, 2002)
Iran: Court Sentences Youths For Attending Birthday Party - RFE (July 15, 2002)
Report: Iran Sentences Party-goers - The Guardian (July 15, 2002)
IRAN: Afghan repatriation nears 100,000 mark - IRIN (July 15, 2002)
Tehran hosts terrorist club - National Post (July 15, 2002)
Exiled generals promise civilian rule in new Iraq - The Guardian (July 15, 2002)
PM and Bush plan Iraq war summit - The Guardian (July 14, 2002)
Iran President Blasts Bush Comments - The Guardian (July 14, 2002)
Iran Lawmaker Blasts Bush Comments - The Guardian (July 14, 2002)
Irradiated Nuclear Fuel to Be Supplied by Russia to Iran: Russian Minister - Tehran Times (July 14, 2002)
Russia shrugs off US pressure over Iran - Russia Journal (July 14, 2002)
Iran Warplane Crashes After "Technical Failure" - Tehran Times (July 14, 2002)
Iran judiciary chief in Syria - BBC (July 14, 2002)
Iran anger at Bush 'interference' - BBC (July 13, 2002)
Iran: Supreme Leader Calls For Calm - RFE (July 13, 2002)
Iran bans pro-reform paper - (July 13, 2002)
Iraq, Iran discuss "outstanding issues" - AFP (July 13, 2002)
Vice raid Iranian footballers lashed (July 13, 2002)
The Guardian - Bush Endorses Iran Protest Movement (July 13, 2002)
Bush urges reform in Iran - BBC (July 13, 2002)
Bush says Iranian rulers ignoring voices of people - CNN (July 12, 2002)
Bush Urges Iran's Unelected Rulers to Listen to Voices of Their People - Washington File (July 12, 2002)
Russia For Dividing Caspian Surface - Pravda (July 12, 2002)
Khamenei moves to ease tension - BBC (July 12, 2002)
Iran leader appeals for calm after accepting resignation of top cleric - AFP (July 12, 2002)
U.S./Russia: Analysts Agree Now Is Time To Resolve Standoff Over Iran's Bushehr Plant - RFE (July 12, 2002)
Russia-Iran nuclear cooperation to end with Bushehr: Rumyantsev - AFP (July 12, 2002)
Iran reformists back popular cleric - CNN (July 11 2002)
Iran Said To Play Mixed Afghan Role - The Guardian (July 11, 2002)
Iran: Student Movement Set To Re-Emerge - RFE (July 11, 2002)
Iran: Cracking Down On Terrorism - The Guardian (July 11, 2002)
Islamic Iran plunges into deepest political crisis since revolution - AFP (July 11, 2002)
Iran press gagged after cleric's attack - BBC (July 11, 2002)
Cleric denounces Iran 'chaos' - BBC (July 10, 2002)
Thousands flout Iran rally ban - BBC (July 10, 2002)
Ayatollah blasts Iran's rulers in unprecedented resignation - ABC News Online (July 10, 2002)
Popular Iranian cleric quits in protest - CNN (July 10, 2002)
Demonstrators, Ignoring a Ban, Clash With Riot Police in Tehran - NY Times (July 10, 2002)
Iranians signal rising dissatisfaction in banned gatherings - AFP (July 10, 2002)
France Favors Iran's Entering WTO, Despite U.S. Pressures: French Diplomat - Tehran Times (July 10, 2002)
Iranian demonstrations end in violence - ABC Newsonline
The Sweet Life - LA Times (July 9, 2002)
Iranian students agree to protest ban - CNN (July 9, 2002)
Iranian president to visit Malaysia in July - Xinhua News Agency (July 9, 2002)
Clashes erupt in Tehran on student unrest anniversary - AFP (July 9, 2002)
Middle Eastern gulf separates EU and US - The Guardian (July 9, 2002)
Iran students call off rallies - BBC (July 9, 2002)
Iranian press divided on protest ban - BBC (July 9, 2002)
Iran court slaps ban on dancer - BBC (July 8, 2002)
Iran Bans Dancer From Teaching - The Guardian International (July 8, 2002)
Iran bans rallies to mark unrest anniversary - AFP (July 8, 2002)
With Westerners staying home, Iran welcomes Arab tourists - AFP (July 7, 2002)
Iranian daily warns against planned Russian military exercise in Caspian Sea - Xinhua News Agency (July 7, 2002)
Iran faces wave of husband killing CNN - (July 7, 2002)
An Iranian Musical Spectacle That Draws Audiences In - NY Times (July 7, 2002)
Kobe volunteers to help build homes in quake-hit Iran - Japan Times (July 6, 2002)
Reformist Iranian journalist demands trial venue switch - ABC News Online (July 6, 2002)
Verdict delayed for Iran Freedom Movement members - AFP (July 6, 2002)
Iran's Students Step Up Reform Drive - NY Times (July 6, 2002)
Message to Congress on Iran Emergency - The White House (July 5, 2002)
Internet Reaches Iranian Villages - AP via The Guardian (July 5, 2002)
US hampering construction of nuke plant in Iran - Frontier Post (July 4, 2002)
Internet reaches another technological outpost ... the Iranian village - Boston.com (July 4, 2002)
Israel responsible for fate of abducted Iranians: foreign ministry - AFP (July 4, 2002)
Minister: U.S. should treat Iran with respect - CNN (July 3, 2002)
Iran remembers downed jet victims - CNN Europe (July 3, 2002)
Iran thanks Pakistan for extending help - Pakistn News Service (July 3, 2002)
Iranian-American Dancer Is on Trial in Tehran for 'Corruption' - NY Times (July 3, 2002)
Ageing Tupolev has long record of accidents - The Guardian (July 3, 2002)
Russia to stage major military exercises on Caspian Sea - AFP (July 2, 2002)
Nuclear Shadow - Boston Globe (July 2, 2002)
U.S. Government Quake Aid Arrives in Iran - BBC (July 2, 2002)
UN report criticises Arab states - BBC (July 2, 2002)
C-130 with relief goods leaves for Tehran - Pakistan News Service (July 1, 2002)

June 2002

Quake aid for Iran flown out - Gulf Daily News (June 30, 2002)
Pakistan Dispatches Relief Goods for Iranian Earthquake Victims - Xinhua News Agency (June 30, 2002)
Russia to Complete Iranian Nuclear Station - Tehran Times (June 30, 2002)
Russia to complete Iranian nuclear station - AFP via Arabia (June 29, 2002)
Iran: Human-Rights Activists Win Partial Victory In Battle Against Child Marriage - RFE (June 29, 2002)
Iranian Opposition Leader Murdered in Pakistan: AIP - Xinhua News Agency (June 29, 2002)
UNICEF to Provide Emergency Assistance to Victims of Earthquake - Tehran Times (June 29, 2002)
Pope meets with Iranian ayatollah, brother of supreme leader Khamenei - AP via New Jersey Online (June 29, 2002)
Iraq accuses Iran of breaking truce - BBC (June 28, 2002)
High-level Iranian Official Arrives in Islamabad - Xinhua News Agency (June 28, 2002 )
Iran Stresses Need for Reduction of Pak-India Tension - Xinhua News Agency (June 28, 2002 )
U.S. to Iran: Don't videotape NYC landmarks - CNN (June 28, 2002 )
U.S. To Aid Iran Quake Victims - The Guardian International (June 27, 2002)
Feds Question Iranian Guards - The Guardian International (June 27, 2002)
Iranian artist featured in poetic videos at Walker Art Center - Art: Iranian artist featured in Walker videos (June 27, 2002)
Mossad chief: Israel must foil regional nuclear arms plans - Haaretz Daily (June 27, 2002)
For the first time, Shihab-3 hits target - Menewsline (June 27, 2002)
Refugees worried by Iranian agents reports - The Copenhagen Post (June 27, 2002)
China Provides Grant to Iran's Quake Victims - Xinhua News Agency (June 26, 2002)
India and Iran in security talks - BBC (June 26, 2002)
Iran concern over South Asia tensions - BBC (June 25, 2002)
Ben-Eliezer: World ignoring Iranian nuclear threat - JP (June 25, 2002)
Russia to take back N-waste from Iran - Dawn (June 25, 2002)
Khatami: Iran Ready For U.S. Aid - The Guardian (June 25, 2002)
Iran u-turns on US earthquake aid - The Guardian (June 25, 2002)
Iran hit by quake aftershocks - CNN (June 25, 2002)
Japanese architects to help build shelters in quake-hit Iran - Japan Today (June 25, 2002)
Japan extends emergency aid to Iran - Japan Today (June 25, 2002)
Iran 'to accept' US quake aid - BBC (June 25, 2002)
Help too late, say quake survivors - CNN (June 24, 2002)
"It's not thought that the earthquake rescue work will take much longer to complete" - BBC Video (June 24, 2002)
No shelter for Iran quake survivors - BBC (June 24, 2002)
Iran quake victims claim survivors were left in rubble - The Independent (June 23, 2002)
Iran earthquake map - Reuters Alertnet (June 23, 2002)
Iran Quake Victims Reduced To 220 - The Guardian International (June 23, 2002)
In Depth: Iran Earthquake your experiences - BBC (June 23, 2002)
"Rescue work nearly complete"- BBC Video (June 23, 2002)
Iran mourns earthquake victims - BBC (June 23, 2002)
In pictures: Iran quake rescue efforts - BBC (June 23, 2002)
Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Western Iran - USGS (June 22, 2002)
Iran lies in a major earthquake zone - BBC Video (June 22, 2002)
Rescuers search for Iran quake survivors - (June 22, 2002)
Human cost of Iran earthquake - BBC (June 22, 2002)
Iran quake reduces villages to rubble - BBC (June 22, 2002)
Iranian Activists Protest Inclusion - The Guardian (June 22, 2002)
Iran ready for "any cooperation" if U.S. shows goodwill: Rafsanjani - Xinhua News (June 22, 2002)
Al-qaida Leaving Through Iran, Iraq - The Guardian International (June 21, 2002)
Caspian: Azerbaijan, Iran Seek New Phase In Border Dispute - RFE (June 21, 2002)
Turkey: President Ends Two-Day Visit To Iran - RFE (June 21, 2002)
Canada returns terror suspect to Iran - The Toronto Star (June 21, 2002)
Iran Voices Muslim World's Concern Over Spread of Islamophobia in the West - IRNA via Tehran Times (June 21, 2002)
Nearly 100,000 Afghan Refugees Return Home From Iran.. - Xinhua News Agency (June 20, 2002)
Iran plans to export drones: official - AFP via defense-areospace.com (June 19, 2002)
Army intelligence expert warns of nuclear-equipped Iran - JP (June 19, 2002)
Iran speaks up for water rights - BBC (June 19, 2002)
Croatia Cancels Deal With Iran - The Guardian International (June 19, 2002)
Europe to seek trade pact with Iran - The Guardian (June 18, 2002)
EU seeks closer ties with Iran - BBC (June 18, 2002)
Turkish President in Iran for Talks on Trade, Regional Issues - Xinhuanet (June 18, 2002)
Missile Worries Focus Israel on Navy - WP (June 19, 2002)
Web gives a voice to Iranian women - BBC (June 17, 2002)
Iraq-iran Talks Scheduled - The Guardian International (June 16, 2002)
Iran Lawmaker Gets Sentence Reprieve - The Guardian International (June 16, 2002)
Iran's Caspian envoy meets Azeri FM - Caspian Information Agency (June 14, 2002)
Spies in Iranian skies - The Guardian International (June 13, 2002)
Khatami campaign aide jailed in Iran - BBC (June 13, 2002)
First Iranian-made Plane Makes Maiden Flight - People Daily (June 13, 2002)
Iran, Russia Again Argue Over Nukes - Insight Magazine (June 12, 2002)
Iran Says Americans Will Shun Bush - Guardian International (June 12, 2002)
Iran Official Elected Deputy Speaker - Guardian International (June 12, 2002)
Auctions revive memory of Shah's first wife - Dawn (June 11, 2002)
Iran Rejects Remarks on Nuke Weapons - Xinhuanet (June 10, 2002)
Iran to launch Hebrew service - BBC (June 10, 2002)
Caspian deal postponed - BBC (June 9, 2002)
Iranian watchdog rejects torture bill - BBC (June 9, 2002)
Uncertainty in Iran over Afghan assembly - BBC (June 9, 2002)
Iran's battle with heroin - BBC (June 7, 2002)
Shihab 3 versus Ofek 5 - Ha'aretz Daily (June 6, 2002)
Muslims wary of US plan to fingerprint 'high risk' foreigners - The Guardian (June 6, 2002)
US claims proof of Cuba's germ war project - The Guardian (June 6, 2002)
Iran opens up to foreign investment - Business Day (June 6 , 2002)
Iran: Khatami To Visit Kabul After Loya Jirga - RFE (June 6, 2002)
$1 movie site finds shelter in Iran - ZDNet News (June 5, 2002)
Iran's Khomeini Accuses US Of Murder - AP via The Guardian (June 4, 2002)
Western Press Review: Seeking U.S. Rapprochement With Iran, Poland's Economic Doubts - RFE (June 4, 2002)
Iran's supreme leader calls for national unity against US - AFP via The Age (June 4, 2002)
Iran Conducts Fourth Shahab-3 Test - Arms Control Today (June 4 , 2002)
Iran dropped by US rating agency - BBC (June 3, 2002)
Palestinian hardline meets in Iran - BBC (June 2 , 2002)
Bush, Putin Disagree on Russia-Iran Nuclear, Missile Cooperation - Arms Control Today (June 2, 2002)
Washington Levies Sanctions for WMD-Related Transfers to Iran - Arms Control Today (June 2, 2002)
Iranian speaker backs Montazeri's release - BBC (June 1, 2002)
Russia: Policy On Iran Unlikely To Change, Say Experts - RFE (June 1, 2002)
Iran: Karroubi Says Door Not Closed To U.S. Talks - RFE (June 1, 2002)

May 2002

Pipe dreams - The Guardian (May 31, 2002)
Children die in snow on route to the west - The Guardian (May 31, 2002)
Iran: Clear and present danger - IHT (May 31, 2002)
Iranian Abandons Push To Improve U.S. Ties - Washington Post (May 30, 2002)
Iran's president rules out US talks - BBC (May 29, 2002)
Iran custody bill progresses - CNN (May 29, 2002)
European banks to handle Iranian investment - The Guardian (May 27, 2002)
Uproar over Iran's media ban - BBC (May 27, 2002)
European banks support Iran - BBC (May 27, 2002)
The Real Power in Iran - Washington Post (May 26, 2002)
Iran's youth rebels against religious rule - (BBC Audio) (May 26, 2002)
Iran bars debate on US ties - BBC (May 26, 2002)
Iran 'on course for nuclear status' - BBC (May 25, 2002)
Iran claims missile test success - BBC (May 25, 2002)
Bush: Europe faces terror threat - The Guardian (May 24, 2002)
Moscow summit hits Iran snag - BBC (May 24, 2002)
Leaders 'banish Cold War legacy' - BBC (May 24, 2002)
Iran: Washington Says Iranian Opposition Helping With Iraqi Security Operations- RFE (May 23, 2002)
Shah's 'secret daughter' lays claim - BBC (May 23, 2002)
IOC dismisses Iran request - ESPN (May 22, 2002)
Iran/Azerbaijan: Tehran Gains From Aliev's Visit - RFE (May 22, 2002)
Iran/Azerbaijan: Tehran Gains From Aliev's Visit (May 22, 2002)
Iran rejects US terror charge - BBC (May 22, 2002)
Iranians Angry at Terror Report - AP via WP (May 22, 2002)
U.S. Charges that Iran, Iraq, Syria Continue to Aid Terrorists - Washington Post (May 22, 2002)
US accuses Iran over terror - BBC (May 21, 2002)
US accuses Iran over terror - BBC Video (May 21, 2002)
Former CIA Director James Woolsey: 'The power in Iran is sponsoring terrorism - (BBC Video) (May 21, 2002)
Azerbaijan/Iran: Tension Over Caspian, U.S.-Azerbaijani Ties Surfaces During Talks In Tehran - RFE (May 20, 2002)
Iran's reformists lose ground - BBC (May 19, 2002)
Iran: Leader Presses Baku To Limit U.S. Ties, Criticizes Foreign Powers - RFE (May 19, 2002)
EU: Push For Trade Agreement With Iran Stalls, But Unlikely To Derail - RFE (May 18, 2002)
U.S./Russia: Analysts Hope Bush Confronts Putin On Iran Weapons Aid - RFE (May 18, 2002)
Iran: Azerbaijani President Arrives In Tehran - RFE (May 18, 2002)
Iran/Russia: Caspian Division Causing Rift - RFE (May 17, 2002)
Israel wants Iran nukes on agenda of Bush - Putin summit - JP (May 17, 2002)
Armenia: U.S. Sanctions Expose Unease Over Warm Ties Between Yerevan And Tehran - RFE (May 16, 2002)
Iran faces 'social explosion' - BBC (May 16, 2002)
Comrade Jiang & the Ayatollahs - NRO Online (May 15, 2002)
Debt Relief May Wean Russia From Iran - US Official - Reuters (May 14, 2002)
Turkey: Iran starting production of Shihab-3 missile - JP (May 14, 2002)
Iran shows disappointment with delay in trade talks with EU - EU Business (May 14, 2002)
Iran statues challenge theory on spread of Buddhism (May 13, 2002)
Iranian Official Warns U.S. of Widening Rift Over Israel - NY Times reg. req'd (May 12, 2002)
Iran: Khatami Seeks To Ease Pressure On Embattled Reformists (May 12, 2002)
Inside the Ring - Washington Times (May 11, 2002)
Iranian Commander Warns of Possible U.S. Threats to Iran - Xinhua News Agency (May 11, 2002)
Composer captures love from ancient inspiration - Washington Times (May 11, 2002)
Helicopter downs in sea - CNN Middle East (May 11, 2002)
Iran: Tehran Has Halted Electricity Exports To Turkey - RFE (May 11, 2002)
Iran Slams U.S. Unilateral Policies in World Affairs- Xinhua News Agency (May 11, 2002)
What should we make of Iran? Does it merit a warm reassessment or a cold, hard look? - Jane's (May 9, 2002)
Analysis: 'Axis of evil' capabilities - BBC (May 9, 2002)
Weapons Deals With Iran Spur U.S. Sanctions - Washington Post (May 8, 2002)
US to Impose Sanctions on Chinese Firms Over Iran-Reuters via Philadelphia Inquirer (May 8, 2002)
Iran and Saudi Arabia share dislike of Israel - Pravda (May 6, 2002)
Kawaguchi urges Iran, U.S. to patch things up-Japan Today (May 6, 2002)
Russia to address U.S. fears over Iran - Toronto Star (May 6, 2002)
Iran lifts newspaper ban - BBC (May 5, 2002)
Iranian opposition leader in court - BBC (May 4, 2002)
Iran suspends two reformist papers - BBC (May 4, 2002)
Iran: Talks With U.S. Publicly Ruled Out, But Real Intentions Unclear - RFE (May 4, 2002)
Iran spreads its wings - Asia Times (May 4, 2002)
Iran and America - The Economist (May 2, 2002)
Iran's 'Baran': Through A Lens, Gently - Washington Post (May 3, 2002)
'Baran's' Indelible Images - Washignton Post (May 3, 2002)
Iranian Supreme Leader Slams US Dictatorship Policy - People Daily (May 2, 2002)
Arab-Iran ties have improved remarkably - Gulf News (May 2, 2002)
Shrinking hijab display new Iranian attitudes - CNN Europe (May 1, 2002)
Will Russia and Iran Fall out?-Pravda (May 1, 2002)
Khamenei rules out US talks - BBC (May 1, 2002)

April 2002

Iran renews call for oil embargo - BBC (April 30, 2002)
Iran journalist jailed for 23 months - BBC (April 29, 2002)
Six die in Iranian drugs haul - BBC (April 29, 2002)
Signs of thaw in Iran's Cold War - BBC (April 28, 2002)
Iran: Khatami Tours Central Asia To Press For Iran Energy Routes, Lower U.S. Presence-RFE (April 28, 2002)
Detainees arrested on return to Iran-The Age (April 28, 2002)
Iran leader assails U.S. policies - IHT (April 27, 2002)
Iran ahead of U.S. in sex education - Reuters via Japan Today (April 27, 2002)
Khatami, in Kazakhstan, asserts Iran as a critical partner for Kazakhstan-Eurasia Insight (April 26, 2002)
Russia moots new Caspian share-out - BBC (April 26, 2002)
Focus on the Axis of Evil: Iran - Foreign Affairs (April 26, 2002)
Iran leader assails U.S. policies -International Herald Tribune (April 26, 2002)
The Saudi-Iranian Alliance - The National Review (April 26, 2002)
'The veil? It protects us from ugly women - The Guardian (April 25, 2002)
Jostle to plunder Caspian riches turns nasty - The Guardian (April 25, 2002)
Iran ready hit back at USA with terrorism - Pravda (April 25, 2002)
Condoms help check Iran birth rate - BBC (April 24, 2002)
State Department bans Iran envoy from speaking in Portland - AP via Seattle Times (April 24, 2002)
Caspian summit makes little progress-BBC (April 23, 2002)
Delbaran - The Guardian (April 22, 2002)
Iran: U.N. Fails to Condemn Rights Abuses - HRW (April 22, 2002)
U.N.: Iran Not That Wrong On Rights - CBS News (April 22, 2002)
US used Islamists to arm Bosnians - The Guardian (April 22, 2002)
Chinese, Iranian Presidents Discuss Sino-Iranian Relations - People's Daily (April 22, 2002)
President Jiang Meets Iranian Supreme Leader - People's Daily (April 22, 2002)
Iran nets major drugs haul - BBC (April 21, 2002)
UN official briefs Tehran on Afghanistan - BBC (April 21, 2002)
$21 Million Awarded In Fatal Hijacking - WP (April 21, 2002)
Leader Meets Chinese President - Tehran Times (April 22, 2002)
Chinese President Meets Iranian Speaker-Xinhuanet (April 20, 2002)
China and Iran move closer - BBC (April 20, 2002)
Top Iran dissident returns home - BBC (April 20, 2002)
Jiang in Tehran for talks - BBC (April 19, 2002)
Judge Rejects Suit By Former Hostages - Washington Post (April 19, 2002)
Dissident Iranian Writer Freed - The Guardian (April 18, 2002)
Reform Fervor Cooling In Iran - The Guardian (April 17, 2002)
Iranian Resort Offers Big Difference - The Guardian (April 17, 2002)
Iranians seek a voice - Evening Standard (April 17, 2002)
Iran urges Muslims to halt oil sales to Sharon's allies - The Independent (April 16, 2002)
Saddam urges Iran to cut off oil, return planes - Japan Today (April 16, 2002)
Tehran-Kabul Direct Flights to be Established Soon -IRNA via Yahoo Asia (April 15, 2002)
Just Don't Call Him "King of Kings" - Time Europe (April 15, 2002)
A designer tugs at Iran's fashion straitjacket - CS Monitor (April 15, 2002)
Iran presses for oil embargo - BBC (April 15, 2002)
Iran denies it has stopped cooperating with nuclear watchdog - AFP via IM (April 14, 2002)
UN nuclear watch says Iran has stopped giving it data - AFP Via IM (April 13, 2002)
Iran: Judiciary Cracks Down On Reformists Through Questionable Actions - RFE(April 12, 2002)
Iran urges Lebanon border restraint - BBC (April 12, 2002)
Veteran Iranian reformer dies - BBC (April 12, 2002)
Focus on the Axis of Evil: Iran - Foreign Affairs (April 9, 2002)
Violence halts Afghan refugee flow - BBC (April 9, 2002)
Ancient Rite for a New Year - Washington Post (April 8, 2002)
400,000 Afghan Refugees to Be Repatriated From Iran This Year: UNHCR - Xinhuanet (April 7, 2002)
Iranian Urges Muslims to Use Oil as a Weapon - NY Times (April 6, 2002)
Russia: Ivanov, Iranian Foreign Minister Stress Continued Bilateral Cooperation - RFE (April 6, 2002)
Iran wields oil embargo threat - BBC (April 5, 2002)
Iran's vibrant society surprises a visitor-International Herald Tribune (April 4, 2002)
Russia's delicate liaison with Iran - BBC (April 4, 2002)
Iran celebrates despite rain - CNN (April 2, 2002)
Condom as a Problem Word: Iran Grapples With a Surge in AIDS - NY Times (April 4, 2002)
Rumsfeld Links Iran, Iraq, Syria to Raids - Washington Post (April 2, 2002)
Iran emerges as thorn in U.S. side - Philadelphia Inquirer (April 1, 2002)
Australia in Iran talks - The Age (March 31, 2002)

March 2002

Iran warns US of expanding radicalism by supporting Israel - The Age (March 31, 2002)
Russia's Relations With Iran Approach A Reckoning Point - Center for Defense Information (March 30, 2002)
Iranian President, Spanish PM Discuss Mideast Crisis Over Phone-Xinhuanet (March 30, 2002)
Iran a bigger problem than Iraq, analysts say (March 29, 2002)
Russia, Iran To Complete Reactor Deal - The Guardian (March 27, 2002)
Russia sticks with plan to build nuclear plant in Iran - USA Today (March 27,2002)
Envoy Refutes Iran-palestinian Link - The Guardian (March 26, 2002)
China and Iran threaten test ban treaty - The Guardian (March 26, 2002)
122 People Killed In Iran Accidents - The Guardian (March 25, 2002)
Iran Presents Quandary for U.S. - Washington Post (Mar 24, 2002)
A Secret Iran-Arafat Connection Is Seen Fueling the Mideast Fire - NY Times (registration required) (Mar 24, 2002)
Bush smear rouses Iran's reformers - The Guardian (March 23, 2002)
Tackling Aids in Iran - BBC (March 20, 2002)
Iranian Cleric Rejects Talks With the U.S. - NY Times (registration required) (Mar 19, 2002)
Iran's leader rules out US talks - BBC (March 19, 2002)
Timeline: Iran - BBC (March 18, 2002)
Iran's Leader Backs Effort for Talks With U.S. - NY Times (registration required) (Mar 18, 2002)
Iranian hardliners reject tentative peace initiative from US Senator - The Independent (UK) (Mar 18, 2002)
Iran hints at US talks - BBC (Mar 17, 2002)
Bush tells foes to beware nuclear response - The Guardian (March 14, 2002)
Hard-Liners Put Iranian Journalist on Trial on Spying Charges - NY Times (registration required) (Mar 14, 2002)
EU in talks with Iranian president - The Guardian (March 13, 2002)
Iran captivated by prophet of fiscal doom - Christian Science Monitor (Mar 12, 2002)
Iranian activists freed on bail - BBC (March 8, 2002)
Iranian site seeks suicide bombers - BBC (March 4, 2002)
Iran orders new Airbus planes - BBC (March 3, 2002)
Everyday images of Iran win prestigious prize - The Guardian (March 1, 2002)

February 2002

Iran loses its drugs war-Le Monde diplomatique (March 2002)
Iran 'expels' Afghan warlord - BBC (February 26, 2002)
In Tehran Visit, Karzai Appeals to Iran and U.S. to Make Up - NY Times (registration required) (Feb 25, 2002)
Afghan leader thanks Iran - BBC (February 25, 2002)
Iran's nuclear challenge: deter, not antagonize-Christian Science Monitor (February 21, 2002)
Iranian MPs call for arms inquiry - BBC (February 21, 2002)
Iranian activist sorry for 'confession' - BBC (February 20, 2002)
U.S., Russia Divided Over Iran After Talks - Washington Post (Feb 20, 2002
Bush calls on Koizumi to lean on Iran - The Guardian (February 19, 2002)
Iranian Skiers No Longer Descending a Slippery Slope to Decadence - NY Times (registration required) (Feb 18, 2002)
Reform Faction In Iran Is Hurt By 'Evil' Label - Washington Post (Feb 15, 2002)
Analysis: 'Axis of evil' capabilities - BBC (Feb 13, 2002)
Political division grows in Iran - BBC (February 13, 2002)
Iran plane crash kills 117-BBC (February 12, 2002)
In Iran, 'Death to America' is back - Christian Science Monitor (Feb 12, 2002)
Millions in Iran Rally Against U.S. - NY Times (registration requiredd) (Feb 12, 2002)
Looking back at Iran's revolution - BBC (February 11, 2002)
Analysis: Iran and the 'axis of evil' - BBC (February 11, 2002)
Iran's reformists on the defensive - BBC (February 11, 2001)
Thousands join anti-US rally in Iran - BBC (February 11, 2002)
Iran says defence, US says aggression - The Guardian (February 11, 2002)
Iran acts against US foe - BBC (February 10, 2002)
Iran acts against Kabul opponent - BBC (February 10, 2002)
Iranian ambassador loses status in tit for tat move - The Guardian (February 9, 2002)
Iran rejects ambassador as 'MI6 agent' - The Guardian (February 8, 2002)
Iran rejects UK ambassador - BBC (February 8, 2002)
US drawing a hard, fast line around Iran - CS Monitor (February 8, 2002)
Iran rules out nuclear weapons - The Guardian (February 6, 2002)
Rumsfeld accuses Iran of taking in al-Qa'ida chiefs - The Independent (February 4, 2002)
Bush's Speech Shuts Door on Tenuous Opening to Iran - Washington Post (February 4, 2002)
Iran warns US against attack - BBC (February 4, 2002)
Israel thrusts Iran in line of US fire - The Guardian (February 2, 2002)

January 2002

Terror targets condemn Bush's speech - The Guardian (January 31, 2002)
Shirana Shahbazi - The Guardian (January 30, 2002)
Iran, Iraq and North Korea Reject Bush Charges - Washington Post (January 30, 2002)
Iran-Iraq relations still on ice - BBC (January 29, 2002)
Iraq and Iran to 'forget past' - BBC (January 27, 2002)
Clashes at Iran teachers protest - BBC (January 26, 2002)
Annan thanks Iran for Afghan support - BBC (January 26, 2002)
Iraq and Iran discuss improving ties - BBC (January 25, 2002)
Global aid for Kabul, Iranian arms for Herat - The Guardian (January 24, 2002)
Iran Said to Assist Forces Opposing Kabul Government - Washington Post (January 24, 2002)
Iran Loses $42 Million Judgment in Hijack Suit - Washington Post (January 23, 2002)
Iran to release Iraqi POWs - BBC (January 21, 2002)
Veteran dissident on trial in Iran - BBC (January 20, 2002)
An Iranian Director's Tribute to Destitute Afghan Refugees - Washington Post (January 18, 2002)
Reality for Iranian women - The Guardian (January 17, 2002)
Released Iranian MP demands change - BBC (January 16, 2002)
Iranian leader pardons reformist MP - BBC (January 15, 2002)
Walkout victory for Iran reformists - BBC (January 15, 2002)
Analysis: Humiliating defeat for Iran's judiciary - BBC (January 15, 2002)
Collapse of Soviet Union Proved Boon to Iranian Missile Program - Washington Post (January 13, 2002)
Bush tells Iran not to meddle - San Francisco Chronicle (January 11, 2002)
Bush tells Iran: You are either with us or against us - The Independent (January 11, 2002)
The condemned - The Guardian (January 11, 2002)
Iran hits back at Bush - BBC (January 11, 2002)
Actor or assassin? - The Guardian (January 10, 2002)
Changing faces in Iran - BBC (January 10, 2002)
Row over new 'Jewish' ambassador threatens Britain's links with Iran - The Independent (January 9, 2002)
Iran Implicated by Captain In Seized Weapons Shipment - Washington Post (January 8, 2002)
Ship seizure gives timely ammunition for Sharon's propaganda war - The Guardian (January 5, 2002)
Ayatollah al-Shirazi - The Guardian (January 5, 2002)
Son of late shah of Iran waits his turn - USA Today (January 4, 2002)
Getting round Iran's alcohol ban - BBC (January 3, 2002)
'America' no longer a dirty word in Iran - USA Today (January 3, 2002)
Kandahar star accused of terrorism - The Guardian (January 2, 2002)
Row deepens over jailed Iranian MP - BBC (January 1, 2002)


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