2. Investigation Performed by: Agent: Ryann R. Baker

3. Country: IRAN Population: 66,622,704 Border: Afghanistan & Iraq 1980-88 Iran fought bloody war with Iraq over disputed territory In 1974 Militant Iranian students seized the US Embassy

4. Freedom Iran became a republic in 1979 after the ruling shah was forced into exile. 1997 Women’s rights improved Educational reforms Individual rights respected

6. Freedom of Assembly

7. Freedom of expression

8. Freedom of Religion

9. Democracy Regular Elections Basic branches of government Republic government

11. Makes Islamic Principles Law

12. Elections can be manipulated

13. Government is slow to change

14. While there is a court system –It is designed to follow Islamic Law While investigations of human rights abuse occur –Slow & often inconclusive Women have more rights –Limited to those that benefit the country ANSWER: The movement towards freedom and democracy is FAKE. Reforms must take place within the constitution of Iran before true freedom and democracy can occur.

15. Bibliography Websites: CIA Factbook 2002. 1 Jan. 2002. CIA. 19 July 2003.. Iran: Release Detainees from Iran Freedom Movement. 10 Nov. 2001. Human Rights Watch. 19 July 2003. Iran Freedom Foundation, Inc. 19 July 2003. Iran. Freedom House. 19 July 2003 <http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2001/countr ratings/iran.htm>.

16. Bibliography Pictures: Iran Flag. CIA Factbook 2002. 1 Jan. 2002. CIA. 19 July 2003. Iran Map. CIA Factbook 2002. 1 Jan. 2002. CIA. 19 July 2003. Boy with Time Magazine. 2003. Tehran24.com. 19 July 2003. Iran Votes for Change. Salon.Com News. 19 July 2003.

17. Bibliography Pictures: Iverson, Barry. People Praying. 2000. Iran's Elections. 22 July 2003. The Islamic Republic's Guards. The Iranian Expectations of the Present Regime. 20 July 2003. Women in Traditional Clothing. 2003. Tehran24.com. 19 July 2003. Women with Newspaper. 20 July 2003.

18. Bibliography Pictures: Wounded Man. Pictures from 18 Tir in Iran. 21 July 2003.