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IRANIAN REGIME MORE ISOLATED AT HOME AFTER KHOUZESTAN RIOTS (Iran Press Service) (1086 words) |
 | Mohammad Reza Khatami, the younger brother of the outgoing President and leader of the Islamic Iran Participation Front, the reformist’s main stream political formation accused the ruling conservatives for the dissemination of the faked letter in order to damage the chances of Mr. |
 | That might explain why more than 150 lawmakers have demanded the government to launch an immediate investigation over the troubles in Khouzestan, order Law Enforcement and security forces to better harness their members during popular manifestations and release all “innocent detainees”. |
 | At the same time, some Iranian journalists and intellectuals have called on the authorities to review the closure of Al Jazira’s office, as also demanded by the Television that “regretted” the decision and confirmed that it would continue with its policy of reporting “based on diversity of opinions and coverage of Iranian affaires”, denying Mr. |
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President: Khouzestan, most important pivot of country's economy (479 words) |
 | Ahvaz, Khouzestan prov., Feb 10, IRNA -- President Mohammad Khatami said here on Wednesday that Khouzestan is the most important pivot of country's economy. |
 | Bitaraf said the share of Khouzestan in total amount of energy produced in the country was 3,800 mega watts. |
 | He said the figure is expected to increase following operationing of three dams in Khouzestan province. |