February 2004
Iran National Football Team's Victory Against Qatar - 2004-02-18
The Iran national football team won their first match in the 2006 World Cup qualifiers against Qatar with a score of 3-1. Key players included…
AFC: Iran's Qualification for the World Cup Seems Certain
The Asian Football Confederation reports that Iran's qualification for the 2006 World Cup appears certain, alongside other major Asian teams. Despite some concerns about upcoming…
Harun Dogan Joins Turkish National Team at Takhti Cup
Harun Dogan is joining the Turkish national wrestling team for the Takhti Cup in Iran, which has attracted teams from various countries. This event highlights…
Ivankovic: We Must Defeat Qatar's National Football Team in Tehran
Branko Ivankovic, the head coach of Iran's national football team, emphasized the necessity of defeating Qatar in an upcoming match to advance in the 2006…
Heavy Snowfall in the Middle East Causes School Closures and Road Blockages - 2004-02-15
Heavy snowfall in the Middle East has led to school closures and road blockages across Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. The snowfall has also delayed…
Iran Qualifies for Olympics, Saei Wins Gold and Zolghadr is Pardoned - 2004-02-15
Iranian taekwondo athlete Hadi Saei won a gold medal at the continental championships, securing his spot for the Athens Olympics. The Australian competitor withdrew from…
Jordan's Military Prosecutor Accuses 4 Men of Conspiracy to Attack U.S. Targets
Four men have been accused in Jordan of plotting to attack U.S. targets, including a Ministry of Finance employee who is currently at large. This…
Al-Qaeda in Iraq
Coalition forces captured a messenger with a letter from al-Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, detailing plans to incite sectarian violence in Iraq. The letter acknowledges…
Middle East Challenge
The U.S. government expresses concern over the failure of many Middle Eastern countries to secure basic human rights, leading to increased extremism. The U.S. has…
A 5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Parts of the Middle East - 2004-02-11
A 5 magnitude earthquake struck the Middle East, particularly affecting Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt. While it caused panic and minor damage, there were…
Trial Begins for 4 Suspects Charged with Planning Attack on Jewish Targets in Germany
The trial of four suspects linked to an alleged plot against Jewish targets in Germany has commenced. The suspects, three Jordanians and one Algerian, are…
At least 45 killed in bomb explosion in southern Iraq
A bomb explosion at a police station in Iskandariyah, southern Iraq, killed at least 45 people, mostly civilians seeking employment. The attack highlights the ongoing…
Al-Qaeda Activists Want to Ignite Sectarian Conflict Between Shia and Sunni Muslims in Iraq - 2004-02-09
Al-Qaeda operatives, particularly Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, are seeking to instigate a sectarian conflict between Shia and Sunni Muslims in Iraq. This plan comes as militants…
Searching for the Missing American Pilot
Captain Michael Scott Spicher, a U.S. Navy pilot, was shot down during the 1991 Persian Gulf War, and his fate remains unknown. The U.S. government…