November 10, 2009
Jailed Hikers Caught in Tensions Between U.S. and Iran
Three U.S. hikers, captured in Iran, are at the center of a war of words this week, with initial reports suggesting they would be charged with espionage, but subsequent statements saying they would be prosecuted for entering the country illegally.

November 4, 2009
Iranian Protesters Clash on Anniversary of U.S. Embassy Takeover
Thousands of Iranians rallied outside the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran Wednesday to mark 30 years since Iranian students took over the compound and held dozens of Americans hostage. Opposition supporters also briefly staged their own protests.

MP3: Kelly Niknejad, editor in chief of the Tehran Bureau, describes the day's events.

October 27, 2009
Iran Seeks Big Changes in Uranium Deal
Iran vowed Tuesday to seek "important changes" in a United Nations plan that would require it to ship its enriched uranium out of the country for processing abroad, raising alarm among Western governments involved in nuclear talks with the country.

October 23, 2009
Iran Produces Counterproposal to U.N. Nuclear Deal
Iran sidestepped a Friday deadline on a U.N.-drafted agreement that would ship much of the country's uranium to Russia for enrichment, saying it would prefer instead to buy nuclear fuel from foreign suppliers for a reactor to make medical isotopes.

October 21, 2009
Under Nuclear Deal, Russia Would Process Iran's Enriched Uranium
A draft deal -- up for Iranian approval by Friday -- would require Iran to send most of its existing enriched uranium to Russia for processing, in an attempt to delay Tehran's ability to make a nuclear weapon.

October 1, 2009
Iran Gives Nod to Inspections, More Nuclear Talks
Iran has agreed to a second round of discussions over its disputed nuclear program following a meeting in Geneva on Thursday with diplomats from the U.S. and other world powers.

October 1, 2009
Iran Agrees to Inspections of Secret Nuclear Facility
Iran agreed to open its newly disclosed nuclear enrichment facility to international inspectors Thursday, but President Barack Obama warned that the nation must follow its words with action.

September 29, 2009
Iran Defends 'Rights' to Nuclear Program
Iran said on Tuesday that it will not debate its "rights" to operate nuclear facilities but did signal that a timetable would soon be forthcoming for inspectors to visit a newly-revealed uranium-enrichment plant.

September 28, 2009
Iran Seeks Image of Defiance With New Missile Tests
Iran has test-fired its most advanced missiles, demonstrating its ability to strike targets as far away as Europe, and increasing tensions over its nuclear program. Analysts break down the details of the development.

September 28, 2009
Iran Claims Missile Test as Calls for New Sanctions Grow
Iran claimed a test firing of its most advanced missiles Monday, further stoking diplomatic tensions ahead of crucial talks this week between the Islamic nation and world powers over its nuclear program.

September 25, 2009
World Leaders Warn Iran Over Uranium Enrichment
President Obama and the leaders of France and Britain accused Iran Friday of building a covert uranium-enrichment site. Former U.N. weapons inspector David Albright examines what's known about the Iranian facility.

September 24, 2009
World Faces Tough Choices on Iran's Nuclear Program
Rahm Emanuel tells PBS' Charlie Rose that Iran knows the choices it faces in the global community due to its nuclear ambitions. Also, analysts tell Jim Lehrer that Iran's 'tactical' decisions continue to frustrate the world.

September 18, 2009
Election Tempers Reignite at Rallies Across Iran
Demonstrators clashed in the streets of Tehran Friday in renewed protest of the results of June's election. The protests came amid a day of anti-Israel rallies, which President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad used to once again deny the Holocaust. ITN reports.

August 5, 2009
Iran's President Ahmadinejad Sworn In for Second Term
With protesters chanting "death to the dictator" and extra police deployed around the parliament building, Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn in for a second term in office Wednesday.

August 3, 2009
Trial of Protesters Proceeds as Ahmadinejad Endorsed in Iran
Political unrest continued in Iran Monday as the government pressed ahead with a mass trial of opposition supporters and President Ahmadinejad was endorsed by the supreme leader.

August 3, 2009
Iran's Top Cleric Endorses Ahmadinejad as Second-term President
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, formally endorsed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for a second term as president Monday, clearing the way for the hard-line leader to take the oath of office on Wednesday before the parliament.

July 30, 2009
In Iran, New Burst of Demonstrations Escalate Political Tensions
Hundreds of Iranian opposition supporters gathered Thursday to mourn slain demonstrator Neda Agha Soltan. Police reportedly used tear gas to break up the crowd. A Los Angeles Times reporter discusses the latest developments.

July 29, 2009
In Iran, Fear Grows Over Treatment of Arrested Election Demonstrators
Margaret Warner updates the political situation in Iran, where concerns are growing about the treatment of demonstrators arrested after the disputed election.

July 17, 2009
Tensions Flare Anew in Iran Over Disputed Election
Major new protests erupted in Iran Friday in the wake of last month's disputed presidential election. Experts join Judy Woodruff to assess the ongoing tensions in Tehran.

Slide Show: Protests Ripple Across Iran in Wake of Election

July 9, 2009
Still-simmering Political Tensions Resurface in Iran
Iranians returned to the streets of Tehran Thursday to protest a disputed presidential vote. Analysts assess the latest developments.

June 24, 2009
Iran's Mousavi Thrust Into Spotlight as Opposition Leader
Iran reform candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife, Zahra Rahnavard, have emerged as the face of the country's political opposition. But who are they? Analysts offer insight.

June 23, 2009
Senators Weigh In on U.S. Response to Iranian Protests
The tone of President Obama's response to the disputed Iranian election has drawn fire from some on Capitol Hill. Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., assess the U.S. response to the protests.

MP3: President Obama's Press Conference on Iran, Energy and Other Issues
MP3: Iran Analyst Afshin Molavi of the New America Foundation Discusses President Obama's Comments on Election Protests

June 23, 2009
Iran Finds 'No Major Fraud' in Presidential Vote
Iran's top electoral authority reported Tuesday that it found "no major fraud" in the country's June 12 presidential election and will not annul the results, refuting days of street protests over the outcome of the vote.

June 22, 2009
Protests Stir Mixed Emotions for Iranian-Americans
NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Kaye reports on Iranian-Americans' reactions to the continuing demonstrations in Tehran against the June 12 presidential election results.

June 22, 2009
Police, Protesters Clash Anew in Iran
Despite warnings from Iran's Revolutionary Guard, as well as violence that left at least 10 people dead over the weekend, demonstrators in Tehran continued to rally against the results of this month's disputed presidential election. ITN correspondent Lindsey Hilsum reports.

June 22, 2009
New Warning Issued to Iran's Election Protesters
After a weekend of violence-tinged protests, Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard issued a warning to demonstrators that they would face a "revolutionary confrontation" if they continued to protest results of the June 12 presidential vote.

June 19, 2009
Political Unrest May Widen Rifts Among Iran's Clerics
Iran's supreme leader defended the results of last week's disputed election Friday, and warned opposition supporters against further rallies. Analysts offer insight on the role of Iran's clerics in the dispute.

June 19, 2009
Iran's Supreme Leader Sides With Ahmadinejad in Disputed Election
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday defended President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the rightful winner in the country's June 12 elections and disputed any possibility that the vote was rigged, as other candidates have contended.

June 18, 2009
Iranian Protesters Mourn Deaths as Guardian Council Calls in Candidates
Supporters of Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi rallied in Tehran again Thursday, many dressed in black and carrying candles to mourn demonstrators killed in post-election clashes, according to witnesses.

June 17, 2009
Iranian Protesters Mobilize on Social Media Web Sites
Social media Web sites like Twitter and Facebook are playing an important role in political protests rippling through Iran. Margaret Warner speaks with experts about how such social networking sites are affecting Tehran's political scene.

Forum: Kelly Niknejad, editor of TehranBureau.com, answered questions about the growing use of social media sites in Iran.

June 17, 2009
Iranian Election Tensions Continue With Call for New Rally
Supporters of Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi gathered in downtown Tehran for a fifth straight day Wednesday as their candidate continued his challenge to the country's supreme leader and cleric-led system.

June 16, 2009
Iran Remains on Edge as Election Recount Begins
Iran's Guardian Council agreed to a partial recount of votes from the disputed presidential election, leaving the future political direction of the country in new doubt. Analysts assess the latest developments.

June 16, 2009
In Iran, Recount to Begin as 7 Die in Protests
Iran's 12-person Guardian Council said Tuesday it would begin a partial recount of votes in Friday's disputed presidential election, as seven people were reportedly killed during a massive march through the streets of Tehran.

June 15, 2009
Thousands Protest Election Results in Iran, Defying Ban
Thousands defied a government ban to turn out in Tehran's streets protesting Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's declaration of victory following Friday's presidential election. After an ITN report, analysts examine the developments in the country.

June 15, 2009
Disputing Election, Pro-reform Marchers Fill Tehran Streets
Tens of thousands of supporters of Iranian pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi streamed into the center of Tehran Monday in a boisterous protest against Friday's election results that declared President Mamoud Ahmadinejad the winner.

June 12, 2009
Iran's Future Unclear Following Presidential Election
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his main challenger, former Prime Minister Mir Hossein Mousavi, both claimed victory in Iran's election Friday. Analysts examine the impact of the heated contest.

June 10, 2009
Presidential Election Becoming a Heated Contest in Iran
In Iran, the presidential election is turning into a contest with several contenders seeking to unseat the current leader, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports on the political mood of Tehran in the lead-up to Friday's election.

May 20, 2009
After U.S.-Israel Talks, Iran Announces Test Launch of New Missile
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that Iran had successfully launched a new missile with a range of about 1,200 miles, giving it the capability to hit Israel, southeastern Europe and U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf. Margaret Warner reports on the developments.

May 12, 2009
Mystery Surrounds Iran's Motives for Releasing Journalist
The day after the release of U.S. journalist Roxana Saberi, who was jailed for months, analysts examine what Tehran's motives might be in ending the dispute over her case.

April 20, 2009
Next Steps Unclear for Jailed U.S. Journalist in Iran
Iran's judiciary ordered an investigation Monday into the case of U.S. journalist Roxana Saberi, who faces a prison sentence in Iran on espionage charges. Analysts and journalists, including NPR CEO Vivian Schiller, assess what may be next for Saberi.

April 9, 2009
Iran Advances Nuclear Program While Welcoming Talks With U.S.
One day after Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said his country was open to talks with the United States and other countries on its nuclear program, the Iranian president announced further progress in its disputed nuclear program.

April 8, 2009
U.S. to Talk Directly With Iran on Nuclear Program
Marking a shift away from Bush administration policy, the State Department said Wednesday it would talk directly to Iran about its nuclear activities.

March 20, 2009
Obama Sends Video Message to Iran
President Barack Obama sent Iran and its citizens a video message Friday, saying the United States is prepared to end years of strained relations if Tehran tones down its rhetoric.

February 16, 2009
Three Decades After Revolution, Iran Remains Mystery
Thirty years after the Islamic revolution in Iran, the country remains a complicated nation torn between its tradition and its future. NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses what he found on a reporting trip to the country.

NPR: Morning Edition's "Unwrapping Iran"

Slide Show: View photos taken by NPR's Tom Bullock

Insider Forum: Experts discuss U.S.-Iranian relations

February 9, 2009
Khatami to Challenge Ahmadinejad in Iranian Presidential Election
Former Iranian leader Mohammad Khatami, who lobbied for improved relations with the West while he was president, said Sunday he will challenge President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the country's June 12 election.

October 21, 2008
Former CIA Officer Urges More U.S. Engagement With Iran
MP3: Robert Baer, a former case officer for the CIA who worked primarily in the Middle East, says in his book, "The Devil We Know: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower," that the United States needs to fundamentally shift its view of Iran and engage the country even if it means alienating America's more traditional ally Saudi Arabia.

July 18, 2008
In Policy Shift, U.S. Envoy to Attend Iran Talks
In a break with past policy on Iran, the Bush administration is sending a delegate to weekend nuclear talks between Iran's chief nuclear negotiator and other world powers, including the European Union.

July 9, 2008
Iran's Missile Launch Provides Test for Obama, McCain
A day after Iran vowed to retaliate against Israel and U.S. interests if Tehran were attacked, the country test-fired nine missiles -- posing a policy test for the presidential hopefuls. Campaign advisers mull the issue.

June 23, 2008
European Union Imposes New Sanctions on Iran
European Union nations agreed on Monday to impose new sanctions against Iran, including an assets freeze of the country's biggest bank, which is suspected of providing services to Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

June 16, 2008
Britain, EU to Tighten Sanctions Against Iran
Britain will freeze assets of Iran's largest bank in a new move to discourage the country from developing nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday as President Bush continued his farewell trip to Europe with a visit to London.

May 27, 2008
IAEA Has 'Serious Concerns' Over Iran's Nuclear Program
The International Atomic Energy Agency released a report Monday stating that Iran's suspected research into the development of nuclear weapons remained "a matter of serious concern" and that the country has thwarted attempts to investigate military involvement in what the government calls a peaceful research program.

April 16, 2008
Iran's Role in Iraq, Nuclear Ambitions Cloud U.S. Policy
Six-nation talks over Iran's nuclear ambitions ended Wednesday in stalemate, though President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he was open to continued talks. Amid allegations of an Iranian role in Iraqi violence, analysts consider the state of U.S.-Iranian relations.

December 3, 2007
Iran Halted Nuclear Arms Program in 2003, Report Finds
A U.S. National Intelligence Estimate report released Monday found that Iran stopped developing nuclear weapons in 2003, but continues to enrich uranium and could still develop atomic arms in the future. Two intelligence experts discuss the findings and what they may mean for diplomatic relations between Iran and the U.S.

November 7, 2007
Iran Reaches 'Irreversible' Nuclear Program Milestone
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced Wednesday that the country's uranium enrichment program has reached a target of 3,000 working centrifuges.

October 29, 2007
Debate Stirs Over Possible U.S. Military Action Against Iran
New U.S. economic sanctions leveled against Iran last week over Tehran's nuclear program further fueled debate about the possibility of U.S. military action against the country. Two writers offer their perspectives on what the next steps should be for U.S. policy in Iran.

October 25, 2007
Rice Announces New Set of Sweeping U.S. Sanctions Against Iran
The United States announced Thursday a new set of economic sanctions against Iran targeted to impact the country's military and halt Tehran's disputed nuclear program. A State Department official and a U.S. senator offer perspectives on the U.S. policy course on Iran.

September 25, 2007
Ahmadinejad Rails Against 'Arrogant' U.N.
Saying the issue of his country's nuclear program was now "closed," Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad derided the United Nations for allowing world powers to bully others. It was the latest in a string of controversial comments from the leader during his U.S. visit.

September 24, 2007
Ahmadinejad Lashes Out at Israel in New York Appearances
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whose visit to New York City Monday met with local protests, accused Israel of occupation and racism during a speech to the U.N. General Assembly.

May 11, 2007
Iranian-American Scholar Sent to Tehran Prison
Iranian-American Haleh Esfandiari of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars has been held in Iran since a trip there in December and was recently moved to a prison in Tehran. Analysts discuss her jailing and what it indicates about Iran's regime.

April 4, 2007
Britain Hails Release of Crew Members from Iran
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday his country would release the 15 British sailors and marines who had been seized during patrols in the northern Persian Gulf on March 23. Author Trita Parsi and analyst William Samii consider Iran's latest moves.

March 29, 2007
Britain Asks U.N. for Help in Releasing Sailors from Iran
The United Nations on Thursday adopted a version of a British statement calling for the release of 15 sailors and marines who are being held in Iran, while Iran wants Britain to admit its sailors entered Iranian waters. Three analysts discuss the rising tensions.

March 28, 2007
Video Shows British Sailors, Marines Seized by Iran
Iranian state TV aired footage Wednesday of 15 British sailors and marines who were captured last week. It is still in dispute whether the boats' crews were seized in Iranian or Iraqi waters.

February 12, 2007
U.S. Accuses Iran of Supplying Iraqi Insurgents
The U.S. military released evidence last weekend that it says proves Iran has been supplying Shia militia in Iraq with "explosively formed penetrators." The armor-piercing weapons have been blamed for as many as 170 American troop deaths. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied the charges. Two Mideast analysts review the recent developments.

September 4, 2006
NewsHour Correspondent Ordered to Leave Iran
Ray Suarez talks with senior correspondent Margaret Warner, who has been ordered to leave Iran where she's been reporting for the NewsHour, about the mood now that President Ahmadinejad has rejected U.N. demands to stop processing uranium.

September 1, 2006
Iran Ignores U.N. Uranium Enrichment Deadline; U.S. Pushes for Sanctions
Following the expiration of the deadline set by the U.N. Security Council for Iran to freeze its uranium enrichment activities, foreign ministers from the European Union met to discuss possible sanctions. A decision was put off until EU foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, meets with Iran's top nuclear negotiator next week. Margaret Warner reports from Tehran on how Iranians see their nuclear program and the prospect of sanctions.

August 29, 2006
Iran Rejects Calls for Suspension of Nuclear Program
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in a press conference Tuesday he did not believe threatened U.N. sanctions against his country would come to fruition. Margaret Warner reports from Iran on Tuesday's press conference.

August 28, 2006
U.N. Deadline to Halt Uranium Enrichment Approaches
Iranian leaders appeared no closer Monday to complying with U.N. demands to end the country's nuclear program. The United Nations has set a deadline of Thursday for Iran to freeze uranium enrichment, a process international leaders fear could lead to weapons development, or face international sanctions. Margaret Warner reports from Iran as the deadline nears.

May 9, 2006
Iranian President Seeks Direct U.S. Contact
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sent a letter to President Bush Monday calling for ways to ease tensions over Iran's nuclear program. It was the first high-level, public contact of its kind between the two countries since Iran's revolution in 1979.

Document: Letter from Ahmadinejad to President Bush (PDF)

May 5, 2006
Nobel Laureate Sees Hard-line Movement Growing in Iran
Nobel Peace Prize-winner Shirin Ebadi, a human rights advocate and dissident, has seen the hard-line policies of Iran intensify after the election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the call for democratic reform from the United States. Ebadi, in Washington to promote her new book "Iran Awakening, A Memoir of Revolution and Hope," discusses her homeland in an interview with Margaret Warner.

April 3, 2006
Iranian Government's Reach Touches Rural Lives
Although the confrontation with the West has dominated news about the new Iranian government, its impact on the lives of people in the more rural areas of the Islamic Republic is less understood. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports on what Iranians in poor, rural villages want from their government.

March 15, 2006
Iran, U.S. Ratchet Up Rhetoric over Nuclear Program
Iranian and U.S. leaders continued their war of words over Iran's nuclear program during U.N. meetings this week. Two experts discusses the policy behind the rhetoric.

December 14, 2005
Iranian Leader Calls Holocaust a 'Myth'
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ramped up his anti-Israel rhetoric Wednesday, saying the Holocaust is a "myth" used by Europeans to create an Israeli state.

December 9, 2005
Iranian Leader Draws Ire with Harsh Remarks
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad again lashed out at Israel on Thursday, saying the Holocaust never happened and Israel should be moved to Europe. Lindsay Hilsum of Independent Television News reports from Iran about the controversial remarks and Islam's impact on politics there.

November 3, 2005
Iranian Diplomatic Shake-up Hints at Wider Hardening of Policies
Iran's decision to remove some 40 ambassadors and senior diplomats, including a supporter of improving ties with the West, has been seen as an attempt by new President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to take a harder line with those opposed to the Islamic republic. Two Iranian experts discuss the developments.

Update: Iran Removes Pro-Western Diplomats

June 27, 2005
New Iranian Leader Sparks Western Concerns
Since his historic election Friday, the president-elect of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has pledged to govern as a moderate and sworn Iran would continue its nuclear program. Two regional experts assess the rise of this relative unknown mayor of Tehran and what it may mean for the future of the Islamic republic.

Update: Hard-line Conservative Wins Presidency in Landslide

June 20, 2005
Iran Presidential Candidates Face Runoff Friday
Voting in one of Iran's most heated presidential elections ended over the weekend in a near tie between the country's top moderate candidate and former president Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and his conservative opponent Tehran Mayor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

June 16, 2005
Profile: Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
One of Iran's most influential political leaders, former President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, is looking to return to the helm of the country he once lead from 1989 to 1997.

June 13, 2005
Bombings in Iran Kill 10 Ahead of Presidential Election
A series of bombings in a troubled region of Iran Sunday killed 10 people and wounded more than 100 others days before a national presidential election. The bombings, which took place in Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan province, and the nation's capital Tehran, apparently targeted government buildings and homes of government officials.

May 10, 2005
Former Iranian President Enters Presidential Race
An experienced politician with ties to the West and a moderate platform entered Iran's presidential race Tuesday. Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who served as Iran's president from 1989 to 1997, has the lead in national opinion polls, but had wavered on whether to stand for election.

March 11, 2005
U.S. to Offer Iran Incentives to End Nuclear Weapons Pursuit
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday that the administration will offer Iran modest economic incentives if Tehran abandons its nuclear enrichment program. Michael Rubin of the American Enterprise Institute and Vali Nasr, professor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., discuss the change in the administration's stance.

March 3, 2005
Iranian-born Sistani Seen as a New Generation of Shiite Cleric
Trained in the conservative Iranian holy city of Qom, Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has practiced a form of Shiite Islam where clerics guide society, rather than rule it -- a concept championed by many reformers in Iran. In the third of a series of reports from the Islamic republic, Elizabeth Farnsworth reports from Qom about Sistani's influence in his former homeland.

Sistani.org: Web site of Iranian-born Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani

February 25, 2005
Reformers in Iran Face Uphill Struggle, Denounce American Intervention
Iran's hard-line government has cracked down on reformist politicians and civic activists in recent months. Elizabeth Farnsworth profiles two reformers, their struggle to change Iran from within and their reactions to U.S. efforts to support opposition to the government.

Extended Interview: Dr. Mohammad Reza Khatami, brother of the Iranian president and reformist vice presidential candidate

February 18, 2005
Iranian Officials and Citizens Denounce American Criticisms of its Nuclear Program
The president and other top American officials have stepped up their criticism of Iran's government and its nuclear program. Elizabeth Farnsworth, in Iran on assignment for the NewsHour, reports on how the people and government of Iran are reacting to the increased diplomatic pressure.

Transcript: Elizabeth Farnsworth reports on President Khatami's speech calling on Iranians to support the government's nuclear efforts. (2/10/05)

June 18, 2004
Iran Threatens Renewed Nuclear Program After U.N. Rebuke
Following a strongly worded rebuke from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the government of Iran said Friday it would consider re-starting its nuclear program and accused the U.S. of exerting unfair influence over IAEA proceedings.

Update: U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Chief Criticizes Iranian Openness

February 24, 2004
Profile: Mohammad Khatami
Despite repeated landslide election victories, President Mohammad Khatami's efforts at reform have been severely hampered by the checks on his power that are written into the Iranian constitution.

February 23, 2004
Disputed Iranian Parliamentary Election Hands Power Back to Conservatives
Conservatives reclaimed control of Iran's parliament Monday after controversial elections last week that were boycotted by reformists who called the vote a "historical fiasco."

February 20, 2004
Iranians Vote in Parliamentary Election Despite Reformer Boycott
Iranians participate in parliamentary elections that are expected to return control of the nation's legislature to Islamic conservatives.

December 18, 2003
Iran Signs Protocol Allowing Snap U.N. Nuclear Inspections
Iran signs an agreement with the IAEA, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog arm, allowing the agency to conduct unannounced inspections of its nuclear facilities as part of a new effort to convince the world it is not covertly developing atomic weapons.

November 26, 2003
U.N. Passes Resolution Censuring Iran's Nuclear Program
The U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency passes a resolution condemning Iran's 18-year cover-up of its nuclear program but applauding the country's new efforts at openness and cooperation. Ray Suarez gets two expert perspectives on the resolution and Iran's nuclear ambitions.

November 18, 2003
U.S., Europe at Odds Over Iran's Nuclear Program
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell disagrees with European Union leaders over their draft resolution on Iran's nuclear program, saying it failed to find Iran in violation of its treaty obligations over the past 18 years.

November 11, 2003
Iran Had Secret Nuclear Program But No Weapons, U.N. Agency Finds
An International Atomic Energy Agency report on Iran's nuclear capabilities says the country had been secretly experimenting on materials that could be made into nuclear weapons, though there is no evidence a bomb was the ultimate goal.

October 21, 2003
Iran Brokers New Nuclear Deal
The Iranian government tells a group of European foreign ministers that it will suspend uranium enrichment and permit unrestricted inspections of its nuclear facilities as the U.N. demanded. Gwen Ifill discusses Iran's unexpected cooperation with a nonproliferation expert.

October 10, 2003
Iranian Woman Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Iranian attorney Shirin Ebadi, the first Muslim woman to win the Nobel peace prize, discusses her life and work. The Nobel committee recognized Ebadi for her work to promote democracy, human rights and equality for Iranian women.

September 29, 2003
Iran May Grant Nuclear Inspectors Greater Access
Iran has "nothing to hide" and is prepared to allow more thorough inspections of its nuclear activities, Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi says in response to mounting international pressure to cooperate with international nuclear monitors.

September 12, 2003
U.N. Agency Sets October Deadline for Iran
The United Nations nuclear watchdog voted Friday to impose an Oct. 31 deadline for Iran to outline its nuclear program and future intentions.

August 26, 2003
Iran Agrees to U.N. Nuclear Inspections
The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a confidential report Tuesday that IAEA inspectors have uncovered traces of enriched uranium in environmental samples taken from a nuclear facility in Natanz, Iran, according to Reuters news agency.

July 17, 2003
U.S. Accuses Cuba of Jamming Broadcasts to Iran
The U.S. government and corporate officials have accused Cuba of jamming U.S.-based satellite broadcasts of news and other information into Iran.

July 7, 2003
U.S. Begins TV Broadcasts to Iran
The U.S. government launched a new Persian-language television broadcast in Iran on Sunday, beaming 30-minute nightly newscasts to the millions of Iranians watching satellite television.

June 19, 2003
Iranian Exiles Broadcast to Tehran from the United States
Iranian officials are blaming U.S.-based pro-democracy broadcasts for recent demonstrations in Tehran. KCET Los Angeles Correspondent Saul Gonzalez visits these broadcasters: Iranian exiles pushing for regime change at home.

June 18, 2003
Student Demonstrations Continue in Iran
Iranian students continue their demonstrations for the eighth consecutive night. Experts assess the impact and meaning of the protests.

May 27, 2003
Examining Iran's Alleged Nuclear Threat
The Bush administration continues to express concerns that Iran is developing nuclear weapons and harboring terrorists. Experts discuss the details behind the alleged threats, U.S. engagement with Tehran and Iran's future on the world stage.

March 10, 2003
Paving Iran's Road to Democracy
Elizabeth Farnsworth reports on how a war in Iraq could affect Iran's efforts to democratize.

March 6, 2003
Iranians React to a Possible U.S.-Led War with Iraq
Elizabeth Farnsworth reports on Iranian reaction to a possible U.S.-backed war in Iraq.

June 20, 2002
Friedman Recounts Trip to Iran
New York Times columnist Tom Friedman discusses his recent journey to Iran.

June 13, 2001
President Khatami Wins Second Term
Mohammad Khatami last week won a second term as president of Iran, although he has fallen short of some of his goals. A group of experts analyzes the election results and the president's leadership record.

May 8, 2000
Iranian Officials to Validate Parliamentary Election Results
Iranian officials have yet to validate the results of last weekend's parliamentary elections. Margaret Warner discusses the issue with three guests.

March 17, 2000
U.S. Secretary of State Appears Before America-Iranian Council
U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's appearance before the America- Iranian Council had been talked about for weeks. It was clear from the buildup it was meant as a response to recent elections in Iran.

February 21, 2000
Preliminary Poll Results Show Reformer Victory in Iran's Parliament
Margaret Warner leads a discussion with experts on the reformist coalition victory in Iranian parliamentary elections.

July 13, 1999
Angry Student Protests Rock Iran
Student protesters clash with government hardliners in Iran's most violent demonstrations in nearly two decades. Three experts discuss the students' motives and the government's reaction.

June 22, 1998
Iran and U.S. Compete in Soccer Match
Iran knocks the U.S. out of contention in the World Cup in a dramatic game that ended 2-1. The match started with gestures of goodwill on both sides. Margaret Warner talks to a panel about the prospects of warming relations between Iran and the United States.

March 6, 1998
Signals of New Iranian-U.S. Relations?
Nearly 20 years have passed since the Islamic revolution toppled Iran's pro-Western government. Since then, U.S.-Iran relations have been virtually frozen. But recent events, most notably the election of President Khatami, may signal a change in Iran's policies. Charles Krause and guests discuss the future of U.S.-Iran relations.

January 26, 1998
Online NewsHour Forum: U.S.-Iranian Relations
In this Online Forum, experts answered viewer's questions on the debate over recent moves toward a renewed dialogue between the United States and Iran.

December 15, 1997
Khatami Calls for New Dialogue with the United States
Mohammad Khatami, Iran's moderate, democratically-elected president, has called for a dialogue with the U.S. that could open doors that have been closed since the Shah was overthrown in 1979. A panel of experts analyze the president's remarks with Phil Ponce.

May 26, 1997
New President Elected in Iran
In a landslide, Iran elects moderate Mohammad Khatami, a 54-year-old cleric, as its new president. An expert panel discusses the election and Iran's new leadership.