July 2004
Iran Becomes Champion of the Fifth West Asian Men's Basketball Championship
Iran's national basketball team won the fifth West Asian Men's Basketball Championship by defeating Lebanon 93-85 in overtime, securing their fourth victory in the tournament.…
Weekly Discussion, July 29, 2004: Interview with Ms. Ebadi Regarding the Trial of Ms. Zahra Kazemi - 2004-07-30
The article features an interview with Shirin Ebadi discussing the trial of Zahra Kazemi, a journalist who died in custody in Iran. This case is…
Iran's Judiciary Claims Zahra Kazemi's Death Was an Accident
The Iranian Judiciary has declared that the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian journalist, was an accident following the acquittal of the only suspect. This…
Iyad Allawi: Iraq's Relations with Israel Will Be Determined in Two Ways
Iyad Allawi, the interim Prime Minister of Iraq, announced that Iraq will not normalize relations with Israel until other Arab nations do so. He emphasized…
Judiciary of the Islamic Republic Defends Acquittal of Mohammad Reza Aghdam Ahmadi
The Iranian Judiciary has defended the acquittal of Mohammad Reza Aghdam Ahmadi, the only suspect in the murder of journalist Zahra Kazemi. The victim's family…
Canada: We are exploring diplomatic avenues to register our objection to the court ruling
Canada is exploring diplomatic measures to object to the acquittal of an Iranian intelligence officer accused of murdering Canadian-Iranian journalist Zahra Kazemi. The case has…
Protest by Dozens of Journalists Against the Suspension of Two Reformist Publications: Vaghaye Ettefaghieh and Jomhouriat
Dozens of Iranian journalists protested in Tehran against the suspension of two reformist publications, 'Vaghaye Ettefaghieh' and 'Jomhouriat'. The protest highlighted concerns over freedom of…
Weekly Discussion, July 25: Interview with Dr. Seyyed Mohammad Seyfzadeh, Lawyer for the Kazemi Family - 2004-07-25
The first court hearing regarding the murder of journalist Zahra Kazemi has concluded, featuring prominent lawyers including Shirin Ebadi. Dr. Seyyed Mohammad Seyfzadeh discusses the…
Intelligence Ministry Interrogator Accused of Killing Zahra Kazemi Acquitted
An Iranian court has acquitted Mohammad Reza Aghdam Ahmadi, an interrogator accused of killing photojournalist Zahra Kazemi. Kazemi was arrested for photographing protests and died…
Russia Does Not Intend to Send Peacekeepers to Iraq - 2004-07-24
Russia has declined Iraq's request to send peacekeepers, although it is considering political and economic support. Iraqi officials, including Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and Prime…
Under the Microscope: Ongoing Hunger Strike of Political Prisoners in Evin Prison and the Conference of Iraq's Neighbors - 2004-07-23
Political prisoners in Evin Prison are continuing their hunger strike, driven by demands articulated by Shirin Ebadi and the Office of Strengthening Unity. The article…
Hoshyar Zebari, Iraqi Foreign Minister, Visits Moscow - 2004-07-23
Hoshyar Zebari, the Iraqi Foreign Minister, is visiting Moscow to engage in discussions with Russian officials about Iraq's future and bilateral relations. This visit highlights…
Israeli Warplanes Fly Over Beirut - 2004-07-20
Israeli warplanes flew over Beirut after clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, resulting in casualties on both sides. The incident escalates tensions in the region,…
Interview with Mr. Mohammad Dadkhah Regarding the Case of Ms. Kazemi - 2004-07-16
An interview was conducted with lawyer Mohammad Dadkhah regarding the trial of a Ministry of Intelligence agent accused of murdering journalist Zahra Kazemi. This case…
NATO Committed to Assisting Iraqi Security Forces
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari has called on NATO to expedite training for Iraqi security forces due to urgent border control issues. NATO's Secretary General…
Life and Progress in America: Juliette Halister Award - 2004-07-13
The Juliette Halister Award was awarded to a Lebanese-American professor at the University of Maryland. This recognition highlights the contributions of individuals of Middle Eastern…
More than 525 Suspected Criminals Arrested in Baghdad
Iraqi police arrested over 525 suspected criminals in Baghdad as part of a crackdown on lawlessness following the fall of Saddam Hussein. Concurrently, Kurdish and…
U.S. Officials Have Not Yet Confirmed the Death of Wasef Ali Hassoun - 2004-07-04
U.S. officials are working to confirm the death of Wasef Ali Hassoun, a Marine allegedly beheaded by Iraqi militants. The militants claimed they would release…
Maria Sharapova Wins Wimbledon Tennis Championship
Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon singles title by defeating Serena Williams, marking a historic achievement as the first Russian woman to do so. The article…
Iraq Rejects Jordan's Proposal to Send Troops to the Country
Iraq has rejected Jordan's offer to send troops, citing sensitivities around foreign military involvement. Yemen expressed willingness to send troops under specific conditions, while Bahrain…
17-Year-Old Maria Sharapova Reaches Wimbledon Final
Maria Sharapova, a 17-year-old Russian tennis player, has made history by reaching the Wimbledon final after defeating Lindsay Davenport. She will face Serena Williams in…