Sources consulted by the DIRB provide little current information on the activities of the Tudeh Party. The attached articles refer to the Tudeh Party during the period 1991 to 1995.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.

The Independent [London]. 25 November 1991. Caroline Moorehead. "Rights and Wrongs: Iran Gives Warning to Rights Monitors Following 'Reforms'." (NEXIS)

Reuters. 11 November 1994. BC Cycle. "Iran Ayatollah Denounces Anti-Censorship Writers." (NEXIS)

_____. 11 August 1993. BC Cycle. "Iran Police Rescue Russian Diplomat." (NEXIS)

The Xinhua General Overseas News Service. 11 August 1993. "Kidnapped Russian Diplomat Rescued." (NEXIS)