August 2003
Mohammad Khatami Accepted the Resignation of Mostafa Moein, Minister of Science - 2003-08-23
President Mohammad Khatami accepted the resignation of Mostafa Moein, the Minister of Science, following student protests and political tensions. Moein cited the violation of university…
Khatami Loses Reformist Ally, Reuters - 2003-08-23
Mohammad Khatami accepted the resignation of Mostafa Moein, a key ally and Minister of Science, in protest against mass student arrests during pro-democracy protests. This…
The Ninth World Athletics Championships Begin Tomorrow in Paris
The ninth World Athletics Championships will start in Paris with over 2,000 athletes from 123 countries. Notable participants include Iranian athlete Ehsan Mohajer Shojaei competing…
Mohammad Khatami, President of the Islamic Republic, Condemns Attack on UN Headquarters in Baghdad - 2003-08-20
Mohammad Khatami condemned the terrorist attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad, emphasizing the UN's role in promoting peace in Iraq. He linked the military…
Kamall Kharrazi: By closing the offices of the National Council of Resistance, the U.S. accepts its international responsibility
Kamall Kharrazi praised the U.S. decision to designate the National Council of Resistance as a terrorist group and close its offices in the U.S., viewing…
Iran Announces Start of Phase Two of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
Iran is starting the second phase of the Bushehr nuclear power plant despite international concerns about its potential military applications. The Iranian Atomic Energy Council…
Earthquake of 7.4 Magnitude Strikes Khoy City in Northwestern Iran - 2003-08-12
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Khoy city in northwestern Iran, causing damage to buildings but no reported casualties. The event highlights the seismic activity in…
Iran's Youth Weightlifting Team Rises to the Asian Championship Podium
Iran's youth weightlifting team excelled at the Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships, winning a total of 14 medals and finishing first overall. The competition featured participants…
Sepahan Achieves One Victory and One Defeat in Italy
Sepahan football team from Isfahan played two friendly matches in Italy, winning against Martina 3-0 and losing to Lazio 4-1. This series of matches is…
Saeed Mortazavi Orders Release of 9 Student Leaders - 2003-08-06
Saeed Mortazavi has ordered the release of 9 student leaders in Iran following a request from Ayatollah Khamenei for leniency towards detained students. This decision…
Three-member team of international nuclear experts continues talks with Iranian officials - 2003-08-05
A team of international nuclear experts is in Tehran to discuss whether Iran will accept stricter inspections of its nuclear facilities. This comes amid growing…
The Leader of the Islamic Republic's Request to the Judiciary
The Leader of the Islamic Republic has called for leniency towards students arrested in pro-democracy protests. Approximately 4,000 individuals were detained, with the government asserting…
Negotiations Begin Between IAEA Experts and Their Iranian Counterparts
Negotiations have begun between IAEA experts and Iranian officials regarding stricter inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities amid increasing international pressure. A recent report suggests that…
Iran's Team Advances to Semi-Finals of Asian Futsal Championship by Defeating Uzbekistan
Iran's futsal team defeated Uzbekistan 7-2 to advance to the semi-finals of the Asian Futsal Championship. Vahid Shamsaei was named the best player of the…
Iran Futsal Team Defeats Kyrgyzstan 10-1
The Iranian futsal team won decisively against Kyrgyzstan with a score of 10-1, ensuring their progression to the next round of the Asian Futsal Championship.…