January 2004
Interior Minister of the Islamic Republic: There is no chance for holding legitimate elections
The Interior Minister has declared that the disqualification of reformist candidates by the Guardian Council undermines the legitimacy of upcoming elections. President Khatami's negotiations with…
Guardian Council Approves 600 Candidates for Parliamentary Elections
The Guardian Council has approved 600 candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections, amidst widespread disqualifications. Reformist President Mohammad Khatami condemned the disqualifications and called for…
Agreement Between Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Mohammad Khatami to Resolve Crisis from Candidate Disqualifications - 2004-01-27
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Mohammad Khatami have reached an agreement to address the political crisis caused by the disqualification of over 3,000 reformist candidates.…
IRNA: Mohammad Khatami Did Not Accept Resignations of Government Officials - 2004-01-27
President Mohammad Khatami rejected the resignations of several senior officials who protested the disqualification of thousands of candidates for upcoming elections. This situation highlights tensions…
Governor of Kerman: Investigations into Recent Clashes in Khatunabad Have Begun
Investigations have begun into violent clashes in Khatunabad, resulting in 4 deaths and 25 injuries, sparked by protests from workers at a copper smelting plant…
Clashes Between Security Forces and Protesters in Kerman Province - 2004-01-26
Clashes occurred in Babak city, Kerman province, resulting in 4 deaths and 20 injuries during protests by workers over job losses at a copper smelting…
Hossein Rezazadeh Named Best Weightlifter in the Over 105 kg Category in the World
Hossein Rezazadeh has been recognized as the best weightlifter in the over 105 kg category for the year 2003 by the International Weightlifting Federation. This…
Iran-Qatar Match to Be Held Without Spectators
The Iranian national football team will play its first official match against Qatar without spectators due to a sanction from the Asian Football Confederation. This…
Attack by Hardliners on Reformists' Gathering in Hamedan - 2004-01-22
A gathering of reformists in Hamedan was violently disrupted by hardliners from the Ansar Hezbollah group, resulting in injuries among attendees, including reformist lawmakers. The…
Asian Boxing Championship: Iranian Athletes Miss Olympic Qualification
The Iranian national boxing team lost all three of their matches at the 22nd Asian Boxing Championship, failing to qualify for the Olympics. This outcome…
Four Mild Earthquakes Terrify Residents of Khuzestan Province
Four mild earthquakes struck Khuzestan province, causing fear among residents but no reported damages or casualties. This follows a history of seismic activity in the…
Flood in Southern Iran - January 10, 2004
A flood in southern Iran has resulted in at least one death, with a 16-year-old boy's body recovered from the waters. Local officials are seeking…
Amputation of Hand as a Vow Fulfillment!
A 70-year-old farmer in Nishapur amputated his hand to fulfill a vow after his wish was granted. He was successfully treated and underwent surgery to…
Iran National Football Team to Face Australia
The Iran national football team is set to play two friendly matches against Australia in May 2004 as preparation for the Asian Cup in China.…
97-Year-Old Woman from Bam Rescued Alive After 9 Days Under Rubble
A 97-year-old woman was rescued alive after being trapped for nine days under rubble following an earthquake in Bam. Her survival was attributed to being…