From: sehari@iastate.edu (Babak Sehari)
Subject: Western Print Media and Iran. Part I
Originator: sehari@vincent1.iastate.edu
Organization: Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa.
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1992 21:31:16 GMT

This is a list of articles printed in English language print media
about Iran in past 12 month.

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        Prosecutor aims high; Walsh's focus on Weinberger signals bid
        to tie Reagan to Iran-Contra coverup. (Lawrence E. Walsh's
        investigation includes Caspar W. Weinberger) David Johnston. 
        The New York Times, May 19, 1992 v141 pA1(N) pA1(L) 27 col
        in.

        Iran-contra case focuses on Weinberger. (former Defense
        Secretary Caspar W. Weinberger) (National Report Pages) David
        Johnston. The New York Times, May 18, 1992 v141 pA6(N)
        pA10(L) 21 col in.

        Iran to return Kuwaiti Airbus transports seized by Iraqis.
        (during Persian Gulf war) (Brief Article) Aviation Week &
        Space Technology, May 11, 1992 v136 n19 p31(1).

        Brother of the Shah of Iran is held on an opium charge. (Drug
        Enforcement Agency charges Mamoud Reza Pahlavi) (National
        Report) The New York Times, May 11, 1992 v141 pA8(N) pA13(L)
        2 col in.

        Iran's president gets new backing in vote. (Hashemi
        Rafsanjani) The New York Times, May 10, 1992 v141 p8(N)
        p15(L) 14 col in.

        U.S. sees Iranian role in Buenos Aires blast. (Iran may be
        involved in bombing of Israeli Embassy in Argentina)
        (International Pages) The New York Times, May 9, 1992 v141
        p3(N) p3(L) 4 col in.

        Arms dealer tape is made available; wiretaps may show whether
        Reagan campaign slowed release of hostages. (Ronald Reagan's
        1980 Presidential campaign may have plotted to delay the
        release of the American hostages in Iran) David Johnston. The
        New York Times, May 9, 1992 v141 p5(N) p8(L) 10 col in.

        With new pride, Iran dusts off the Crown Jewels. (exhibition
        of national treasures at the Central Bank in Teheran, Iran)
        (Living Arts Pages) Elaine Sciolino. The New York Times, May
        8, 1992 v141 pB1(N) pA4(L) 24 col in.

        Asea Brown Boveri group wins Iran project. (hydroelectric
        plant) The New York Times, May 7, 1992 v141 pC4(N) pD5(L) 2
        col in.

        Popularity of Islamic and Persian names in Iran before and
        after the Islamic Revolution. Nader Habibi. International
        Journal of Middle East Studies, May 1992 v24 n2 p253(8).

        The long fall of the Safavid dynasty: moving beyond the
        standard views. (dynasty that ruled Iran from 1500 to 1722) 
        John Foran. International Journal of Middle East Studies, May
        1992 v24 n2 p281(24).

        Roots of North Indian Shi ism in Iran and Iraq: Religion and
        State in Awadh, 1722-1859._(book reviews) Richard W. Bulliet.
        International Journal of Middle East Studies, May 1992 v24 n2
        p307(2).

        The Culture and Social Institutions of Ancient Iran._(book
        reviews) Heleen Sancisi-Weerdenburg. International Journal of
        Middle East Studies, May 1992 v24 n2 p329(4).

        Iran struggles to attract investors. Elaine Sciolino. The
        New York Times, April 30, 1992 v141 pC1(N) pD1(L) 32 col in.

        39 believed dead in crash of chartered plane in Iran. (crash
        of Fokker Friendship plane) (International Pages) The New York
        Times, April 27, 1992 v141 pA7(N) 3 col in.

        Springtime in Teheran? (politics and military policy of Iran)
        Ray Wilkinson. Newsweek, April 27, 1992 v119 n17 p38(1).

        Iran and Turkmenistan will join in a number of oil and gas
        related investment and trade ventures. (Brief Article) The
        Oil and Gas Journal, April 27, 1992 v90 n17 p2(2).

        A mystery without an ending. (special prosecutor Lawrence
        Walsh ends investigation of Iran-Contra scandal) (Brief
        Article) David Ellis. Time, April 27, 1992 v139 n17 p13(1).

        The Shah and I: The Confidential Diary of Iran's Royal Court,
        1969-1977._(book reviews) Taghi Modarressi. The New York
        Times Book Review, April 26, 1992 p28 17 col in.

        Ukrainian pays visit to Iran. The New York Times, April 26,
        1992 v141 p7(N) 2 col in.

        Counting Iran's new arms is the easy part. (Column) Elaine
        Sciolino. The New York Times, April 26, 1992 v141 pE2(N)
        pE2(L) 15 col in.

        Proclamation to kill Rushdie can't be canceled, Iran says.
        (Salman Rushdie) (International Pages) The New York Times, 
        April 24, 1992 v141 pA6(N) 3 col in.

        Iran embassy attacked; security faulted. (Australia)(includes
        related article) Facts on File, April 23, 1992 v52 n2683
        p296(1).

        From back seat in Iran, murmurs of discontent. (women's place
        in Iranian society) (International Pages ) Elaine Sciolino. 
        The New York Times, April 23, 1992 v141 pA4(N) pA4(L) 19 col
        in.

        Iran returns to the world. (moderates win power in
        parliamentary elections) (Editorial) The Economist, April 18,
        1992 v323 n7755 p14(2).

        More questions on Iran for Reagan officials. (Iran-Contra
        prosecutors interviewing George Schultz and Caspar Weinberger)
        (National Pages) David Johnston. The New York Times, April
        17, 1992 v141 pA14(N) pA18(L) 12 col in.

        Iran is said to expel Arabs from gulf island. (Abu Musa,
        island jointly administered with United Arab Emirates; includes
        related article) (International Pages) Youssef M. Ibrahim. The
        New York Times, April 16, 1992 v141 pA6(N) pA7(L) 10 col in.

        What Iran's vote doesn't change. (Editorial) The New York
        Times, April 16, 1992 v141 pA18(N) pA22(L) 6 col in.

        Perot scrutinized for investigating story on Bush and a
        hostage deal. (H. Ross Perot sent aides to check on claim
        that George Bush was involved in plot to delay release of the
        hostages in Iran) (National Pages) (The 1992 Campaign) Steven
        A. Holmes. The New York Times, April 15, 1992 v141 pA19(N)
        pA25(L) 12 col in.

        For Iran chief, a mandate and a test. (President Hashemi
        Rafsanjani) (International Pages) Elaine Sciolino. The New
        York Times, April 14, 1992 v141 pA7(N) pA6(L) 22 col in.

        Iran's president appears to beat anti-West rivals; triumph for
        Rafsanjani; under his personal guidance, supporters seem
        headed for landslide victory. (Hashemi Rafsanjani) Elaine
        Sciolino. The New York Times, April 13, 1992 v141 pA1(N)
        pA1(L) 23 col in.

        Iran's. (petrochemical production increase) (Petrochemicals)
        (Brief Article) The Oil and Gas Journal, April 13, 1992 v90
        n15 p36(1).

        Oil, Power, and Principle: Iran's Oil Nationalization and Its
        Aftermath._(book reviews) Publishers Weekly, April 13, 1992
        v239 n18 p50(1).

        Call is out to Iran's rich: cut excess. (disparity between
        rich and poor becomes conspicuous problem; includes other items
        about Iran) Elaine Sciolino. The New York Times, April 12,
        1992 v141 p7(N) p12(L) 27 col in.

        Iran vote expected to turn on economy. (election will decide
        fate of President Hashemi Rafsanjani's modest reform of Islamic
        fundamentalist state) Elaine Sciolino. The New York Times, 
        April 11, 1992 v141 p3(N) p3(L) 19 col in.

        Distrust of U.S. hinders Iran chief; popular feeling slows
        effort by Rafsanjani to improve trade and other ties.
        (Hashemi Rafsanjani) (International Pages) Elaine Sciolino. 
        The New York Times, April 10, 1992 v141 pA3(N) pA3(L) 19 col
        in.

        Iran raids rebel base in Iraq. (includes related article) 
        Facts on File, April 9, 1992 v52 n2681 p245(2).

        Candidates in Iran's election share theme: U.S. as enemy.
        (parliamentary election) Elaine Sciolino. The New York Times
        , April 8, 1992 v141 pA1(N) pA11(L) 25 col in.

        U.S. says Iraq and Iran violated U.N. truce terms. (Iraq
        defends against Iranian aircraft; violation of United Nations
        truces from the Persian Gulf War and the Iran-Iraq War)
        (International Pages) John H. Cushman Jr. The New York Times
        , April 7, 1992 v141 pA7(N) pA5(L) 7 col in.

        Iran rebels hit missions in 10 nations. (International Pages)
        Robert D. McFadden. The New York Times, April 6, 1992 v141
        pA3(N) pA2(L) 24 col in.

        Iran strafes rebels in Iraq; jet downed. (International
        Pages) Eric Schmitt. The New York Times, April 6, 1992 v141
        pA3(N) pA3(L) 14 col in.

        It was Libya, U.S. insists. Syria? Iran? Probably not.
        (evidence in bombing of Pan American Flight 103 points to
        Libya) (International Pages) Michael Wines. The New York
        Times, April 1, 1992 v141 pA6(N) pA12(L) 10 col in.

        Iran-Contra inquiry shifts to Pentagon. (Department of
        Defense officials from Ronald Reagan's administration
        questioned about role of military) (International/National
        Pages ) David Johnston. The New York Times, April 1, 1992
        v141 pA8(N) pA19(L) 26 col in.

        Religious Trends in Early Islamic Iran._(book reviews) 
        Michael Morony. Journal of Near Eastern Studies, April 1992
        v51 n2 p158(2).

        Hard-liners in Iran protest limits on their candidates.
        (parliamentary candidates favoring militant foreign policy and
        state control of economy barred from contesting upcoming
        elections) (International Pages) The New York Times, March
        31, 1992 v141 pA5(N) pA5(L) 2 col in.

        Back with a bang. (Iran Barkley wins split decision over
        Thomas Hearns) Pat Putnam. Sports Illustrated, March 30, 1992
        v76 n12 p24(2).

        Iran's new offensive. (world political role and activity)
        (includes related article on politics in Iraq) Louise Lief. 
        U.S. News & World Report, March 30, 1992 v112 n12 p40(3).
        IAC Coll. 64Q1347 and 63L0591.

        Victim's Iran link is seen as motive. (Parivash Rafizadeh,
        wife of former Iranian official, killed in Bergen County, New
        Jersey) Robert Hanley. The New York Times, March 29, 1992
        v141 p29(L) 16 col in.

        Iran can't stem tide of Western culture. (black market in
        music videos, novels) Chris Hedges. The New York Times, March
        28, 1992 v141 p12(N) p11(L) 20 col in.

        Armed Angels: Women in Iran._(book reviews) Elham. Feminist
        Review, Spring 1992 n40 p101(4).

        The Shah and I: The Confidential Diary of Iran's Royal Court,
        1969-77._(book reviews) William B. Quandt. Foreign Affairs
        , Spring 1992 v71 n2 p108(1).

        Iran and the International Community._(book reviews) William
        B. Quandt. Foreign Affairs, Spring 1992 v71 n2 p211(1).

        Iran trying its hand at role of international peacemaker.
        (helping former Soviet republics) The New York Times, March
        22, 1992 v141 p8(N) p9(L) 11 col in.

        Iran, angry at U.N. report, expels Red Cross workers. (human
        rights abuses at issue) The New York Times, March 22, 1992
        v141 p9(N) p14(L) 3 col in.

        Hearns on ropes as Barkley wins. (Iran Barkley defeats Thomas
        Hearns for World Boxing Association light heavyweight title)
        (Sports Pages) Phil Berger. The New York Times, March 22,
        1992 v141 p26(N) pS2(L) 9 col in.

        Caucasus shooting resumes after Vance and Iran efforts.
        (shooting between Azerbaijanis, Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh
        region, Cyrus Vance) The New York Times, March 21, 1992 v141
        p4(N) p4(L) 8 col in.

        Decision goes to Barkley after a 12-round brawl. (Las Vegas,
        Nevada boxing match: Iran Barkley vs. Thomas Hearns, plus other
        bouts) Phil Berger. The New York Times, March 21, 1992 v141
        p35(L) 12 col in.

        Hearns and Barkley both fight for redemption. (Thomas Hearns
        and Iran Barkley face boxing rematch at Caesars Palace) Phil
        Berger. The New York Times, March 20, 1992 v141 pB13(L) 18
        col in.

        U.S. objects again, but 2d Korean ship gets cargo to Iran.
        (North Korean ship delivers what may be arms to Iran; U.S.
        concludes it has no right to stop it) (International Pages) 
        Eric Schmitt. The New York Times, March 18, 1992 v141 pA4(N)
        pA12(L) 8 col in.

        Pakistan to handle Iranian affairs in U.S. (Algeria informs
        Iran that it can no longer serve as intermediary to United
        States for Iran, Pakistan offers to take care of Iranian/U.S.
        affairs) (International/National Pages) The New York Times, 
        March 17, 1992 v141 pA6(N) pA8(L) 2 col in.

        Brought to book. (lack of integrity and credibility in
        non-fiction books 'October Surprise' and 'The Samson Option'
        about the Iran-Contra affair and Israeli intelligence) John
        Brodie. The New Republic, March 16, 1992 v206 n11 p19(4).
        IAC Coll. 63H0196.

        Alleged Scud shipment reaches Iran. (Brief Article) Facts on
        File, March 12, 1992 v52 n2677 p163(1).

        Korean ship unloads big containers in Iran. (North Korean
        cargo ship) (International Pages) The New York Times, March
        12, 1992 v141 pA6(N) pA10(L) 3 col in.

        Trial date for Clair George. (Iran-Contra trial, charges of
        perjury and obstruction of government inquiries) (National
        Pages) The New York Times, March 12, 1992 v141 pA9(N) 1 col
        in.

        Japan concern enters guilty plea in Iran sales. (Japanese
        Aviation Electronics Industry says it sold navigation equipment
        for fighter jets to Iran) David E. Sanger. The New York Times
        , March 12, 1992 v141 pC3(N) pD1(L) 12 col in.

        North Korea arms ship eludes U.S. (Scud missile cargo reaches
        Bandar Abbas, Iran) (International Pages) Partick E. Tyler. 
        The New York Times, March 11, 1992 v141 pA7(N) pA6(L) 19 col
        in.

        Trial date for Clair George. (former chief of Central
        Intelligence Agency's clandestine operations faces perjury and
        other charges related to the Iran-Contra affair) (National
        Pages) The New York Times, March 11, 1992 v141 pA13(N)
        pA21(L) 1 col in.

        No orders issued to stop arms ship; U.S. undecided on boarding
        North Korean freighter said to carry missiles. (scud missiles
        reportedly bound for Iran and Syria) (International Pages) 
        Andrew Rosenthal. The New York Times, March 9, 1992 v141
        pA5(N) pA5(L) 15 col in.

        Misguided machismo on the high seas. (inspection of North
        Korean ships, including those delivering Scud missiles to Syria
        and Iran by American warships would be an act of war)
        (Editorial) The New York Times, March 7, 1992 v141 p14(N)
        p24(L) 6 col in.

        U.S. weighs boarding Korea arms ships. (North Korean cargo
        ships heading for Iran loaded with missiles) (International
        Pages) Patrick E. Tyler. The New York Times, March 6, 1992
        v141 pA6(N) pA10(L) 22 col in.

        Iran-Contra trial avoids showdown; Federal judge declines to
        tell C.I.A. to give 'millions' of papers to defense. (Central
        Intelligence Agency documents on covert operations requested by
        Clair E. George) (International/National Pages) David Johnston.
        The New York Times, March 6, 1992 v141 pA7(N) pA16(L) 13 col
        in.

        U.N. reports on A-arms threat. (International Atomic Energy
        Agency reports that Iran's atomic arms program is intended for
        peaceful purposes)(includes related developments) Facts on
        File, March 5, 1992 v52 n2676 p157(2).

        Spotlight shifts to Iran. (nuclear proliferation) David
        Albright and Mark Hibbs. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 
        March 1992 v48 n2 p9(3). IAC Coll. 63H2580.

        Mosque as carapace: Iran. The Economist, Feb 29, 1992 v322
        n7748 p44(1).

        House sets 'October Surprise' probe. (allegations that
        members of Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign delayed
        release of US hostages in Iran) (Brief Article) Facts on File
        , Feb 27, 1992 v52 n2675 p132(1).

        Iran-Contra aide sentenced. (Alan D. Fiers Jr.) (Brief
        Article) Facts on File, Feb 27, 1992 v52 n2675 p132(1).

        Fortune Promoseven. (new office in Tehran, Iran) (Last Minute
        News: Global News) (Brief Article) Advertising Age, Feb 24,
        1992 v63 n8 p8(1).

        To counter Iran, Saudis seek ties with ex-Soviet Islamic
        republics. Youssef M. Ibrahim. The New York Times, Feb 24,
        1992 v141 p4(N) p4(L) 11 col in.

        A new alliance for terror? The U.S. eyes growing ties between
        Iran and Sudan. Tom Post. Newsweek, Feb 24, 1992 v119 n8
        p32(1). IAC Coll. 63W1595 and 63H0727.

        State Department on Rushdie: 'No new initiatives.' (the State
        Department says it plans no additional sanctions or actions
        against Iran for the 3-year-old death threat against Salman
        Rushdie) (Brief Article) Howard Fields. Publishers Weekly, 
        Feb 24, 1992 v239 n11 p7(1). IAC Coll. 63X1784 and 63G4746.

        Pro-Iran Lebanese group picks leader. (Party of God's new
        leader, Sheik Hassan Narallah, replacing Sheik Abbas Musawi who
        was killed in a helicopter attack) (International Pages) Ihsan
        Hijazi. The New York Times, Feb 19, 1992 v141 pA3(N) pA3(L)
        12 col in.

        Iran urges restraint. (President Hashemi Rafsanjani calls for
        reason on part of Shiite Arab Palestinians and Hezbollah after
        assassination of Hezbollah leader Sheik Abbas Musawi)
        (International Pages) The New York Times, Feb 18, 1992 v141
        pA6(N) pA8(L) 2 col in.

        Israelis kill chief of pro-Iran Shiites in south Lebanon;
        effect on talks unclear; sheik's wife and son also killed -
        refugee camps are hit after attack on soldiers. (Sheik Abbas
        Musawi of the Party of God, includes State Department response)
        Clyde Haberman. The New York Times, Feb 17, 1992 v141 pA1(N)
        pA1(L) 24 col in.

        Iran unveils new film threat. Deborah Young. Variety, Feb
        17, 1992 v346 n5 p1(2).

        Terrible twins. (Iraq and Iran) (Editorial) The Economist, 
        Feb 15, 1992 v322 n7746 p19(2).

        The Shah and I: The Confidential Diary of Iran's Royal
        Court._(book reviews) The Economist, Feb 15, 1992 v322
        n7746 p104(2).

        Wild Bill Clinton. (Arkansas governor's ties to the
        Iran-Contra scandal) (American Diary) (Column) Alexander
        Cockburn. New Statesman & Society, Feb 14, 1992 v5 n189
        p27(1).

        Atom agency finds no threat in Iran; says Teheran's nuclear
        sites and activities are entirely for peaceful purposes.
        (International Atomic Energy Agency) (International Pages) The
        New York Times, Feb 13, 1992 v141 pA6(N) pA17(L) 8 col in.

        As Iran celebrates its revolution, economic problems are
        growing. (public demanding bigger say in economic, social
        affairs) (International Pages) The New York Times, Feb 11,
        1992 v141 pA8(N) pA11(L) 15 col in.

        The former eastern block continues to seek outside deals
        involving petroleum. (Brief Article) The Oil and Gas
        Journal, Feb 10, 1992 v90 n6 p4(1).

        Ukraine will receive big volumes of Iranian oil and gas under
        a wide ranging barter deal. (Brief Article) The Oil and Gas
        Journal, Feb 10, 1992 v90 n6 p4(1).

        Waging the battle of 1992 in the House. (investigation into
        1980 Reagan campaign's dealings with Iranian hostage-takers)
        (Brief Article) Janice Castro. Time, Feb 10, 1992 v139 n6
        p15(1).

        House sets task force to probe arms-for-hostages allegations.
        (release of hostages from Iran after Ronald Reagan took office)
        Carroll J. Doherty. Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report, 
        Feb 8, 1992 v50 n6 p318(1).

        Hostage release merits looking into. (charges of Republican
        complicity in delaying the hostages release until after the
        1980 election) (Letter to the Editor) Warren Christopher. The
        New York Times, Feb 8, 1992 v141 p14(N) p20(L) 5 col in.

        U.S. to counter Iran in Central Asia. (Secretary of State
        James A. Baker plans to open embassies in Central Asian
        republics to counter expanding Iranian influence)
        (International Pages) Thomas L. Friedman. The New York Times
        , Feb 6, 1992 v141 pA3(N) pA3(L) 14 col in.

        Way cleared for investigation of 'October surprise' rumor.
        (investigation into release of hostages in Iran with relation
        to Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign) (National Pages) 
        Martin Tolchin. The New York Times, Feb 6, 1992 v141 pA7(N)
        pA19(L) 14 col in.

        The great game, chapter two. (struggle for influence over the
        former Soviet Union's Central Asian republics) Tom Post. 
        Newsweek, Feb 3, 1992 v119 n5 p28(2). IAC Coll. 63R2225 and 
        63B1465.

        Thousands at Khomeini tomb. (Iranians celebrate 13th
        anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's return to Iran) 
        The New York Times, Feb 2, 1992 v141 p7(N) 2 col in.

        The Shah and I: The Confidential Diary of Iran's Royal Court,
        1969-1977._(book reviews) David P. Snider. Library Journal
        , Feb 1, 1992 v117 n2 p100(1). IAC Coll. 63C1281.

        Ex-C.I.A. official is given probation over Iran-Contra. (Alan
        D. Fiers Jr. sentenced for withholding information regarding
        the Iran-Contra scandal) David Johnston. The New York Times, 
        Feb 1, 1992 v141 p9(N) p9(L) 13 col in.

        Law of Desire: Temporary Marriage in Shi i Iran._(book
        reviews) Erika Friedl. International Journal of Middle East
        Studies, Feb 1992 v24 n1 p155(3).

        Iran rescues Trieste physics center from financial crisis.
        (International Center for Theoretical Physics in Trieste,
        Italy) Physics Today, Feb 1992 v45 n2 p89(1).

        Identity crisis in Iran. (film censorship rules) S. Hashemi a
        C. Cherigny. World Press Review, Feb 1992 v39 n2 p53(1).
        IAC Coll. 63B0448.

        U.S. allowed some high-tech sales to Iran in '90. (Commerce
        Department) (International Pages) Keith Bradsher. The New York
        Times, Jan 31, 1992 v141 pA3(N) pA3(L) 9 col in.

        Iran to sell draft exemptions. ($5,000 for an exemption)
        (International Pages) The New York Times, Jan 30, 1992 v141
        pA3(N) pA4(L) 1 col in.

        U.N. team in Iraq jostled as police look on. (United Nations
        inspection team confronted by hostile crowd in Baghdad)
        (International Pages) The New York Times, Jan 28, 1992 v141
        pA4(N) pA6(L) 4 col in.

        Iranian Ministry of Oil. (contract with Tomen Corp., Kawasaki
        Heavy Industries Ltd., Kellogg International Corp.) (Brief
        Article) The Oil and Gas Journal, Jan 27, 1992 v90 n4 p44(1).

        U.S, secretly gave aid to Iraq early in its war against Iran.
        (providing highly classified intelligence and permitting the
        sale of American made weapons to Iraq) Seymour Hersh. The New
        York Times, Jan 26, 1992 v141 p1(N) p1(L) 42 col in.

        Sudan is seen as safe base for Mideast terror groups.
        (diplomats believe Islamic fundamentalist groups using Sudan as
        a base for African operations) Jane Perlez. The New York
        Times, Jan 26, 1992 v141 p4(N) p12(L) 32 col in.

        Iran/Lebanon hostage payments reported. (includes related
        articles) (Brief Article) Facts on File, Jan 23, 1992 v52
        n2670 p35(2).

        Iran denies it paid for upkeep of hostages. (International
        Pages) The New York Times, Jan 21, 1992 v141 pA6(N) 4 col in.

        Iran and Algeria to reduce oil output to bolster prices. The
        New York Times, Jan 21, 1992 v141 pC5(N) pD5(L) 11 col in.

        Iran imports cars again. (10-year ban lifted) The New York
        Times, Jan 21, 1992 v141 pD6(L) 3 col in.

        U.S. says Iran paid captors $1 million for each release.
        (Shiite Muslim fundamentalist groups in Lebanon holding
        American hostages for years allegedly supported with money from
        Iran) (International Pages) Eric Schmitt. The New York Times
        , Jan 20, 1992 v141 pA4(N) pA6(L) 11 col in.

        Iran upsets Algeria by backing Muslims. (fundamentalist
        Muslims in Algeria) Youssef M. Ibrahim. The New York Times, 
        Jan 19, 1992 v141 p3(N) p3(L) 14 col in.

        Assailing Iran, Algeria recalls its envoy. (deteriorating
        relations due to Teheran's support of Islamic fundamentalist
        opposition in Algeria) Youssef M. Ibrahim. The New York Times
        , Jan 19, 1992 v141 p3(L) 15 col in.

        Restoration of Poindexter conviction sought. (former national
        security advisor John Poindexter's overturned conviction for
        Iran-Contra affair involvement) The New York Times, Jan 18,
        1992 v141 p6(N) p9(L) 5 col in.

        U.S. ship to investigate damage from oil pollution in Persian
        Gulf; Iran will send scientists on voyage sponsored by U.N.
        (marine environment damage) (The Environment Pages) John H.
        Cushman Jr. The New York Times, Jan 14, 1992 v141 pB9(N)
        pC4(L) 16 col in.

        Iran targets more reserves with expanded exploration
        campaign. (National Iranian Oil Co.) (Brief Article) The Oil
        and Gas Journal, Jan 13, 1992 v90 n2 p23(1).

        The Shah and I: The Confidential Diary of Iran's Royal Court,
        1969-1977._(book reviews) Publishers Weekly, Jan 13, 1992
        v239 n3 p44(1). IAC Coll. 63P0410 and 63A3381.

        Barkley demonstrates he is not past his prime. (middleweight
        boxer, Iran Barkley) Phil Berger. The New York Times, Jan 12,
        1992 v141 pS12(L) 12 col in.

        At the center of the world. (a new Islamic power bloc is
        arising centering around Iranian fundamentalism) (Column) M.J.
        Akbar. The New York Times, Jan 10, 1992 v141 pA15(N) pA27(L)
        18 col in.

        Some easing seen in Iranian-Swiss tension. (Swiss Embassy
        reopens after closing in protest when a Swiss diplomat was
        briefly detained) The New York Times, Jan 6, 1992 v141 pA3(L)
        3 col in.

        Stories From Iran: A Chicago Anthology 1921-1991._(book
        reviews) Publishers Weekly, Jan 6, 1992 v239 n2 p50(1).
        IAC Coll. 62Z1607 and 62M3865.

        Qaddafi meets an Ayatollah. (Sadegh Khalkhali meets with
        Muammar Qaddafi concerning Pan Am flight 103 bombing)
        (International Pages) The New York Times, Jan 2, 1992 v141
        pA2(L) 2 col in.

        Autocracy, Modernization, and Revolution in Russia and
        Iran._(book reviews) Jeff Goodwin. The American Journal of
        Sociology, Jan 1992 v97 n4 p1141(2).

        Musaddiq and the Struggle for Power in Iran._(book reviews) 
        Anthony Hyman. International Affairs, Jan 1992 v68 n1
        p193(2).

        October Surprise: America's Hostages in Iran and the Election
        of Ronald Reagan._(book reviews) Karl Helicher. Library
        Journal, Jan 1992 v117 n1 p158(1). IAC Coll. 63B2239.

        Women's Autobiographies in Contemporary Iran._(book reviews) 
        Mahnaz Afkhami. Ms. Magazine, Jan-Feb 1992 v2 n4 p62(1).

        Why it matters that George Bush is an ex-CIA director. John
        Stockwell. Utne Reader, Jan-Feb 1992 n49 p80(2).

        Iranian arrested in Geneva claims diplomatic immunity.
        (International Pages) The New York Times, Dec 31, 1991 v141
        pA4(N) 3 col in.

        Iran curbs envoys of Swiss, who close embassy. (International
        Pages) The New York Times, Dec 30, 1991 v141 pA5(N) pA7(L) 11
        col in.

        Notes and comment. (Iran-Contra affair as spectacle) The New
        Yorker, Dec 30, 1991 v67 n45 p23(2). IAC Coll. 63C0428.

        Islam in Algeria: an echo of Iran, but not a repeat. Youssef
        M. Ibrahim. The New York Times, Dec 29, 1991 v141 p3(N) p3(L)
        18 col in.

        Rushdie's death foretold. (probability of execution of
        novelist Salman Rushdie) (Column) Leslie H. Gelb. The New York
        Times, Dec 29, 1991 v141 pE9(N) pE9(L) 16 col in.

        Militant Muslims win Algerian vote by a wide margin; victory
        in runoffs seen; Islamic Front seeking to form republic
        similar to that of Iran's fundamentalists. Youssef M.
        Ibrahim. The New York Times, Dec 28, 1991 v141 p1(N) p1(L) 26
        col in.

        The terrorists' payoff in hostage deal. (what did the United
        States pay for the release of the its hostages) (Column) David
        H. Halevy. The New York Times, Dec 27, 1991 v141 pA15(N)
        pA33(L) 33 col in.

        Long-running inquiry in search of an ending. (Iran-Contra
        investigation may be winding down) David Johnston. The New
        York Times, Dec 25, 1991 v141 p7(N) p7(L) 16 col in.

        Surprise, surprise. (reaction to Nov. 18, 1991 cover story
        'What October Surprise?') Garry G. Sick, Robert Parry, Craig
        Unger, Steven Emerson and Jesse Furman. The New Republic, Dec
        23, 1991 v205 n26-27 p6(3). IAC Coll. 62J0401.

        Waite denies role in Iran arms deal; but ex-hostage says he
        met with North on captives before being seized. (Terry Waite;
        Oliver L. North) (International Pages) Craig R. Whitney. The
        New York Times, Dec 23, 1991 v141 pA3(N) pA3(L) 24 col in.

        My Turn to Speak: Iran, the Revolution and Secret Deals with
        the U.S._(book reviews) William B. Quandt. Foreign Affairs
        , Winter 1991 v70 n5 p201(1). IAC Coll. 62J0242.

        October Surprise: America's Hostages in Iran and the Election
        of Ronald Reagan._(book reviews) Joseph E. Persico. The New
        York Times Book Review, Dec 22, 1991 p7 21 col in.

        The Contra sideshow. (shipment of arms through Pakistan to
        Iran) Lawrence Lifschultz. Far Eastern Economic Review, Dec
        19, 1991 v154 n51 p23(3).

        The betrayal of the contras. (Nicaraguan rebels) (includes
        book review) Michael Massing. The New York Review of Books, 
        Dec 19, 1991 v38 n21 p38(5).

        Commandos: The CIA and Nicaragua's Contra Rebels._(book
        reviews) Michael Massing. The New York Review of Books, Dec
        19, 1991 v38 n21 p38(5).

        Panel presses inquiry on '80 hostage delay. (special
        prosecutor, Reid Weingarten, hired to pursue rumors Reagan
        campaign encouraged delay by Iran in release of hostages)
        (National Pages) The New York Times, Dec 18, 1991 v141
        pA15(N) 5 col in.

        Iran and Syria - keep the bums out. (nations with ties to
        terrorism should be anathema to United States until they
        cooperate, bringing terrorists to justice) (Column) L. Paul 3d
        Bremer. The New York Times, Dec 17, 1991 v141 pA19(N) pA21(L)
        16 col in.

        Free at last. (freedom for U.S. hostages) (Editorial) Dilip
        Hiro. The Nation, Dec 16, 1991 v253 n21 p765(1). IAC Coll. 
        62G0074.

        Medals. (Elliott Abrams' Iran-Contra conviction) (Editorial) 
        National Review, Dec 16, 1991 v43 n23 p18(1).

        Arms and the man. (Arif Durrani's involvement in the Contra
        affair) Christopher Byron. New York, Dec 16, 1991 v24 n49
        p38(8).

        Iranian official visits China. (Mehdi Karrubi) The New York
        Times, Dec 16, 1991 v141 pA9(L) 2 col in.

        Who else will have the bomb? George J. Church. Time, Dec
        16, 1991 v138 n24 p42(3). IAC Coll. 62U1535

        Murder, they wrote: Iran's web of terror. Louise Lief. U.S.
        News & World Report, Dec 16, 1991 v111 n25 p67(2). IAC Coll. 
        62U1764

        Iran hit by quake. The New York Times, Dec 15, 1991 v141
        p16(N) 1 col in.

        Iran shifting its attention from Lebanon to Sudan.
        (International Pages) Youssef M. Ibrahim. The New York Times
        , Dec 13, 1991 v141 pA5(N) pA7(L) 16 col in.

        Lessons, harsh and difficult, from 1,000 days of 'trapped
        inside a metaphor.' (text of Salman Rushdie's speech given at
        Columbia University) (National Pages) (Transcript) The New
        York Times, Dec 12, 1991 v141 pA18(N) pB8(L) 41 col in.

        More 'October surprise' surprises. (investigation of release
        of American hostages in Iran for Ronald Reagan's inauguration)
        (Editorial) The New York Times, Dec 11, 1991 v141 pA22(N)
        pA26(L) 10 col in.

        Midnight's hostage. (Western governments should not forget
        plight of Salman Rushdie, who remains in hiding despite release
        of all hostages from Lebanon) (Editorial) The New York Times
        , Dec 10, 1991 v141 pA22(N) pA30(L) 6 col in.

        'Bush and his aides are criminals.' (Iranian mullah Ali Akbar
        Mohtashemi's views of George Bush and the Middle East peace
        conference) (Interview) Ray Wilkinson. Newsweek, Dec 9, 1991
        v118 n24 p42(1). IAC Coll. 62T2986 and 62G1015.

        Have cloak, will travel. (Terry Waite) Bruce W. Nelan. Time
        , Dec 9, 1991 v138 n23 p44(1). IAC Coll. 62U1437 and 62G1115.

        Reagan is said to have let Israel sell arms to Teheran. (at
        beginning of Administration Ronald Reagan allowed Israel to
        sell American-made arms to Iran) (The Iran Pipeline: A Hidden
        Chapter) Seymour Hersh. The New York Times, Dec 8, 1991 v141
        p1(N) p1(L) 61 col in.

        Hostages go free at last, but Iran bears watching. Patrick E.
        Tyler. The New York Times, Dec 8, 1991 v141 pE1(N) pE1(L) 21
        col in.

        The pit and the pendulum. (Lebanese hostage release) The
        Economist, Dec 7, 1991 v321 n7736 p43(2).

        Former top C.I.A. official pleads not guilty to perjury in
        Iran case. (Duane R. Clarridge) David Johnston. The New York
        Times, Dec 7, 1991 v141 p9(N) p17(L) 8 col in.

        Tea in Teheran: how hostage deal was born. (Iranian President
        Hashemi Rafsanjani backed secret plan for gaining the release
        of Western hostages held in Lebanon) Elaine Sciolino. The New
        York Times, Dec 6, 1991 v141 pA1(N) pA1(L) 42 col in.

        Thank them not; the crime of Syria and Iran. (terrorist
        organizations, hostages) (Column) A.M. Rosenthal. The New York
        Times, Dec 6, 1991 v141 pA19(N) pA35(L) 17 col in.

        From Iran to U.S., a hint of good will; but White House still
        has doubts. (freeing of hostages in Lebanon may improve U.S.
        relations with Iran) Elaine Sciolino. The New York Times, Dec
        5, 1991 v141 pA1(N) pA1(L) 28 col in.

        The hostage lesson, even now. (Bush administration's tactics
        of offering better foreign relations with Syria and Iran
        instead of Reagan era arms bartering are the most effective way
        to get hostages released) (Editorial) The New York Times, Dec
        5, 1991 v141 pA20(N) pA32(L) 10 col in.

        When Casey could have met Iranians in '80. (response to
        articles and editorials on allegations that Ronald Reagan
        presidential campaign deliberately held up hostage releases
        until after 1980 elections; William Casey) (Letter to the
        Editor) Jonathan Chadwick and William S. Broomfield. The New
        York Times, Dec 5, 1991 v141 pA20(N) pA32(L) 26 col in.

        U.N. envoy linked to latest hostage releases; secret talks in
        Syria ended in a deal, Iran says. (United Nations' special
        hostage negotiator, Giandomenico Picco; hostages held in
        Lebanon; US State Department denies deal) (International Pages)
        Ihsan A. Hijazi. The New York Times, Dec 4, 1991 v141 pA6(N)
        pA11(L) 10 col in.

        Drug trafficking is thriving in Iran; crackdown by government
        fails to stop smuggles along Afghan border. (Iran/Afghanistan
        border) (International Pages) Katayon Ghazi. The New York
        Times, Dec 4, 1991 v141 pA7(N) pA13(L) 13 col in.

        Hostages and haste. (though Iran and Syria helped in
        releasing of hostages, they still cannot be trusted)
        (Editorial) The New York Times, Dec 3, 1991 v141 pA18(N)
        pA22(L) 8 col in.

        Clouds of doubt. (criticism of freed hostage Terry Waite) 
        Andrew Phillips. Maclean's, Dec 2, 1991 v104 n48 p62(3).
        IAC Coll. 62F0425.

        Minority report. (the 'October surprise') Christopher
        Hitchens. The Nation, Dec 2, 1991 v253 n19 p694(2).
        IAC Coll. 62E0043.

        The October bore. (continuing Iran-contra saga scandal)
        (Editorial) National Review, Dec 2, 1991 v43 n22 p14(3).
        IAC Coll. 62E0321.

        After the hostages: a new game in the Gulf. Russell Watson. 
        Newsweek, Dec 2, 1991 v118 n23 p38(2). IAC Coll. 62U2343 and 
        62G0887.

        Terry Waite: a decoy in Beirut? Tom Post. Newsweek, Dec 2,
        1991 v118 n23 p39(1). IAC Coll. 62U2344 and 62G0888.

        Behind-the-scenes hostage diplomacy: Iran moves to repair
        relations with the West. Louise Lief. U.S. News & World
        Report, Dec 2, 1991 v111 n23 p70(1). IAC Coll. 62S2075 and 
        62E0955.

        Refreshing recollection. (refreshing a witness's
        recollection) James W. McElhaney. ABA Journal, Dec 1991 77
        p86(3).

        Iran. Shaul Bakhash. American Historical Review, Dec 1991
        v96 n5 p1479(18).

        Iranian Politics and Religious Modernism: The Liberation
        Movement of Iran Under the Shah and Khomeini._(book reviews) 
        Bahman Baktiari. American Political Science Review, Dec 1991
        v85 n4 p1482(2).

        Liberal Nationalism in Iran: The Failure of a Movement._(book
        reviews) Bahman Baktiari. American Political Science Review, 
        Dec 1991 v85 n4 p1482(3).

        Iran and the World: Continuity in a Revolutionary
        Decade._(book reviews) Bahman Baktiari. American Political
        Science Review, Dec 1991 v85 n4 p1482(3).

        Shadows of doubt in identifying female images. (response to
        Alice B. Kehoe, 65 Antiquity 129-31, 1991) Vivian Broman
        Morales and Robert J. Braidwood. Antiquity, Dec 1991 v65 n249
        p914(2).

        The mosaic glass vessels from Hasanlu, Iran: a study in
        large-scale stylistic trait distribution. Michelle I. Marcus.
        The Art Bulletin, Dec 1991 v73 n4 p536(25).

        Intention of US, USSR to discontinue weapons deliveries to all
        Afghan side welcome. (United Nations and Afghanistan) UN
        Chronicle, Dec 1991 v28 n4 p33(2). IAC Coll. 62L4228.

        Iran's reconstruction to be costly. (United Nations report on
        reconstruction of Iranian infrastructure destroyed during
        Iran-Iraq War) (Brief Article) UN Chronicle, Dec 1991 v28 n4
        p34(1). IAC Coll. 62L4229.

        Security subject of talks in Iran. (United Nations
        Secretary-Gen Javier Perez de Cuellar's September 10 to 13,
        1991 visit to Iran) (Brief Article) UN Chronicle, Dec 1991
        v28 n4 p34(1). IAC Coll. 62L4229.

        'Quiet diplomacy' of Secretary-General pays off with release
        of hostages, prisoners. (United Nations; Javier Perez de
        Cuellar) UN Chronicle, Dec 1991 v28 n4 p37(1). IAC Coll. 
        62L4232.

        Inquiry supporters set back in rush-to-recess chaos. (those
        who want to investigate whether President Reagan arranged to
        have the hostages in Iran released after Jimmy Carter left
        office) Carroll J. Doherty. Congressional Quarterly Weekly
        Report, Nov 30, 1991 v49 n48 p3539(1).

        West is west but east is east. (Iran's foreign relations and
        its Islamic policies) Fred Halliday. New Statesman & Society
        , Nov 29, 1991 v4 n179 p16(2).

        The Shah And I: The Confidential Diary of Iran's Royal Court,
        1969-1977._(book reviews) Anthony Parsons. T L S, Nov 29,
        1991 n4626 p13(1).

        U.S. and Iran sign a compensation pact. (for military
        equipment) (International Pages) Elaine Sciolino. The New York
        Times, Nov 28, 1991 v141 pA3(N) pA3(L) 9 col in.

        Ex-C.I.A. official charged in Iran deal. (Duane R. Clarridge;
        Iran-Contra affair) (National Pages ) David Johnston. The New
        York Times, Nov 27, 1991 v141 pA6(N) pA12(L) 18 col in.

        Indicted C.I.A. official cut a dashing figure in a world of
        spies. (Duane R. Clarridge; Iran-Contra affair) (National
        Pages) David Johnston. The New York Times, Nov 27, 1991 v141
        pA6(N) pA12(L) 21 col in.

        Oliver North: 'I know that I'm forgiven.' (includes related
        article on the publishing of North's book 'Under Fire')
        (Interview) Christianity Today, Nov 25, 1991 v35 n14 p44(2).
        IAC Coll. 62F3897.

        BCCI and Iran/Contra: what happened in 1984? (Bank of
        Commerce and Credit International S.A.) (The Bottom Line)
        (Column) Christopher Byron. New York, Nov 25, 1991 v24 n46
        p22(2). IAC Coll. 62F5449.

        The growing nuclear fold. (nations developing nuclear
        weapons) (Brief Article) Louise Lief and Stephen J. Hedges. 
        U.S. News & World Report, Nov 25, 1991 v111 n22 p42(1).
        IAC Coll. 62Q2522 and 62D1131.

        Lives, Lies and the Iran-Contra Affair. Clifford Krauss. The
        New York Times Book Review, Nov 24, 1991 p23 22 col in.

        Goodbye to all that? Fighting terrorism means fighting the
        governments that support it. (Editorial) The Economist, Nov
        23, 1991 v321 n7734 p14(2).

        Terry and Ollie. (Terry Waite, Oliver North and the Lebanese
        hostage crisis) The Economist, Nov 23, 1991 v321 n7734
        p49(2).

        The conspiracy that wasn't: the hunt for the October
        Surprise. (theory Reagan delayed Iran hostage release in
        1980) (Cover Story) Steven Emerson and Jesse Furman. The New
        Republic, Nov 18, 1991 v205 n21 p16(11). IAC Coll. 62C0165.

        Merchants of death. (China's arms sales) Russell Watson and 
        Frank Gibney Jr. Newsweek, Nov 18, 1991 v118 n21 p38(2).
        IAC Coll. 62N1536 and 62D1439.

        Stepping back into the world: Iran. The Economist, Nov 16,
        1991 v321 n7733 p51(2).

        Strategic triangle. (China strengthens relations with Iran
        and Pakistan) Tai Ming Cheung and Salamat Ali. Far Eastern
        Economic Review, Nov 14, 1991 v154 n46 p11(2).

        Yang's two-nation tour successful. (Chinese President Yang
        Shangkun's visit to Pakistan and Iran) Beijing Review, Nov
        11, 1991 v34 n45 p7(2).

        Supping with the devil. (relationship between oil-producing
        nations and Western oil companies) Toni Mack. Forbes, Nov 11,
        1991 v148 n11 p78(2). IAC Coll. 61Y3250 and 62C2143.

        The smoking finding. (Robert Gates) (Beltway Bandits)
        (column) David Corn. The Nation, Nov 11, 1991 v253 n16
        p580(1). IAC Coll. 62C0041.

        Bush and BCCI; who knew what when? (Bank of Credit and
        Commerce International S.A.)(Bottom Line) Christopher Byron. 
        New York, Nov 11, 1991 v24 n44 p28(2). IAC Coll. 62E5285.

        Making of a Myth. The October Surprise: it wasn't treason, but
        a conspiracy theory run wild. (alleged deal between 1980
        Reagan campaign staff and Iran over release of hostages)
        (includes related articles) (Cover Story) John Barry. 
        Newsweek, Nov 11, 1991 v118 n20 p18(7). IAC Coll. 61Z1924 and
        62D1329.

        Queuing for the nuclear club. (within a few years Iran, North
        Korea, and Libya could join the nuclear club thanks to calutron
        technology) (Brief Article) U.S. News & World Report, Nov 11,
        1991 v111 n20 p16(1). IAC Coll. 61Z2502 and 62D0857.

        A thousand days of the fatwa: the Rushdie affair
        reconsidered. (Salman Rushdie) Nadine Gordimer, Joseph
        Brodsky, Hansmagnus Enzensberger, Michael Frayn, George Szirtes
        Ferdinand Mount. T L S, Nov 8, 1991 n4623 p13(1).

        Watching rights. (former Assistant Secretary of State for
        Human Rights Elliott Abrams) Aryeh Neier. The Nation, Nov 4,
        1991 v253 n15 p543(1). IAC Coll. 62A0040.

        Legal harassment. (Iran-contra investigations) (editorial) 
        National Review, Nov 4, 1991 v43 n20 p15(3). IAC Coll. 
        62C0652.

        One man, many tales. (controversy over Seymour Hersh's book
        'The Samson Option') John Barry. Newsweek, Nov 4, 1991 v118
        n19 p36(3). IAC Coll. 61Y1030 and 62A0449.

        Middle age and Ollie North. The Economist, Nov 2, 1991 v321
        n7731 p84(1).

        Classified information and conflicts in independent counsel
        prosecutions: balancing the scales of justice after
        Iran-Contra. Sandra D. Jordan. Columbia Law Review, Nov
        1991 91 n7 p1651-1698.

        Revolutionary posturing: Iranian writers and the Iranian
        Revolution of 1979. Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak. International
        Journal of Middle East Studies, Nov 1991 v23 n4 p507(25).

        The downfall of Mirza Taqi Khan Amir Kabir and the problem of
        ministerial authority in Qajar Iran. Abbas Amanat. 
        International Journal of Middle East Studies, Nov 1991 v23 n4
        p577(23).

        Land Reform and Social Change in Iran._(book reviews) Thomas
        M. Ricks. International Journal of Middle East Studies, Nov
        1991 v23 n4 p694(3).

        Agriculture and Regional Development in Iran:
        1962-1978._(book reviews) Thomas M. Ricks. International
        Journal of Middle East Studies, Nov 1991 v23 n4 p694(3).

        From Zarathustra to Khomeini: Populism and Dissent in
        Iran._(book reviews) Mohsen Milani. The Journal of Politics
        , Nov 1991 v53 n4 p1212(2).

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