August 2003
Under the Microscope: The Assassination of Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir Hakim in Najaf - Mr. Soleimanpour Will Remain in Prison for Two More Weeks - 2003-08-29
Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir Hakim was assassinated in a bombing in Najaf. Meanwhile, Mr. Soleimanpour, the former ambassador of the Islamic Republic in Argentina, has been…
Under the Microscope: Efforts for the Release of Mr. Hadi Soleimanpour - Conflicts between the Ministry of Intelligence and the Tehran Prosecutor - 2003-08-27
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses efforts by Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Ahani to secure the release of Hadi Soleimanpour and highlights ongoing conflicts between the…
Under the Microscope: Bombing at Ayatollah Saeed Hakim's Home in Najaf - 2003-08-25
A bombing occurred at the home of Ayatollah Saeed Hakim in Najaf, raising concerns about security in the region. Additionally, a London court is reviewing…
Islamic Republic Condemns Arrest of Former Ambassador in Argentina
The Islamic Republic condemned the arrest of former ambassador Hadi Soleimanpour in the UK, who is facing extradition to Argentina for his alleged involvement in…
UK Police Arrest Former Iranian Ambassador to Argentina Hadi Soleimanpour
Hadi Soleimanpour, former Iranian ambassador to Argentina, was arrested in the UK for his alleged role in the 1994 Buenos Aires Jewish community center bombing…
Increase in the Value of the United States Stock Market - 2003-08-22
On August 22, 2003, the U.S. stock market saw a rise attributed to public optimism about a new economic boost. Major indices like the Dow…
The Path of Love: An Evening with Rumi, Iran Heritage Foundation, London
The Iran Heritage Foundation is hosting a performance celebrating the poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi, featuring actors and musicians who will bring his work to…
Iraq Begins Exporting Oil from Southern Fields via Turkey - 2003-08-13
Iraq has started exporting oil from its southern fields to Turkey for the first time since the war, leading to a drop in global oil…
Which Fictional Female Character: Pre-Publication Version - 2003-08-12
The author reflects on the impact of fictional female characters, particularly focusing on a character from Mahasti Shahrokhi's novel who lacks a name and personal…
Claims of Western Prisoners Being Tortured in Saudi Prisons
A British man's fiancée claims he and six other Western prisoners were tortured in Saudi prisons. The Saudi embassy denies these allegations. This incident raises…
Summoning Mr. Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Britain, to the Inquiry Court - 2003-08-11
The British government is set to investigate the death of weapons expert David Kelly, who alleged he was pressured to exaggerate claims about Iraq's weapons.…
Saudi Arabia Releases Six Western Nationals
Saudi Arabia has released six Western nationals, including five Britons and one Canadian, who were imprisoned for their involvement in bombings from 2000 and early…
Swiss Court Sentences Benazir Bhutto, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Her Husband to Six Months Suspended Prison Sentence
A Swiss court has sentenced former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and her husband to six months suspended prison for money laundering. They were fined…
Tony Blair's Spokesman Apologizes to David Kelly's Family - 2003-08-05
Tony Blair's spokesman apologized to the family of David Kelly, a scientist involved in the Iraq weapons controversy, after suggesting he viewed himself as overly…
Interview with Hossein Bagherzadeh about the Case of Zahra Kazemi's Murder and Soroush's Letter to Khatami - 2003-08-04
The article features an interview with Hossein Bagherzadeh discussing the investigation into the murder of Zahra Kazemi and a letter from Soroush to Khatami. The…