News and Viewswill report that the US, according to published sources, plans to
establish a
diplomatic presence in Tehran for the first time in 30 years. The
Guardian has
learned that an announcement will be made in the next month to
establish a US
interests section - a halfway house to setting up a full embassy. The
move will
see US diplomats stationed in the country.
Drs.
Kamiar and Arash Alaei, Leaders in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Iran,
Imprisoned by the Iranian Government.
Two physician brothers, who have been recognized internationally
for their
work in the development of HIV/AIDS programs and services in Iran
The
20th anniversary of the acceptance of the UN resolution 598, which
ended the
war between Iran and Iraq. We will talk to Dr Aghaie, former Iranian
diplomat,
about this anniversary, its significance and whether it has been fully
implemented.
Roundtablehosts Dr. Hossein Bagherzadeh, and the topic is war as a political issue in Iran.
Late Editionwill offer coverage on US policy in Afghanistan. There's also a report on the new Batman film Dark Night, a live interview from LA with an AIDS researcher, an Indian/Arab film festival, and stories of the Russian Czar on the 90thanniversary of his death.
Newstalkfeatures its PNN journalist's news wrap up. Topics include this weekend's talks between the US and Iran in Geneva and a possible interests section in Iran.