December 2003
Under the Microscope: Iran's Reaction to the U.S. Secretary of State's Remarks on Aid to Earthquake Victims - 2003-12-31
The program discusses Iran's officials' reactions to the U.S. Secretary of State's positive remarks about Iran accepting aid for earthquake victims. It also touches on…
Five Russian Students Arrested in Egypt
Five Russian students studying at Al-Azhar University in Cairo have been arrested by Egyptian authorities. The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed the arrests, but the…
Report by Shahid: Presence of Two Officials of the Islamic Republic in Bam - 2003-12-30
Two officials of the Islamic Republic visited Bam, and it was announced that Ayatollah Khamenei organized a memorial service for earthquake victims in Tehran. This…
A U.S. Air Force Cargo Plane with a 9-Ton Shipment Lands in Kerman
A U.S. Air Force cargo plane delivered 9 tons of aid to Iran in response to a request for assistance following an earthquake in Bam.…
Under the Microscope: The Health Status of Political Prisoners in Iran, the Expulsion of Mojahedin-e Khalq Members from Iraq - 2003-12-23
Dr. Ali Reza Nourizadeh discusses the alarming health conditions of political prisoners in Iran and the expulsion of Mojahedin-e Khalq members from Iraq, alongside the…
Mohammad Khatami Criticizes France's Proposal to Ban Hijabs in Public Schools - 2003-12-23
Mohammad Khatami has criticized France's proposal to ban hijabs in public schools, asserting it infringes on religious freedoms. The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt also condemned…
Meeting between Mohammad Khatami and Hosni Mubarak in Geneva - 2003-12-10
Mohammad Khatami of Iran met with Hosni Mubarak of Egypt in Geneva, marking the first presidential meeting between the two nations since 1979. They attended…
The European Union Will Send Its Foreign Policy Chief to Iran Next Month - 2003-12-09
The EU plans to send its foreign policy chief to Iran next month to renew negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and a trade agreement. The…
Dozens of Missiles Equipped with Radioactive Warheads Have Gone Missing
Dozens of missiles with radioactive warheads have gone missing in Moldova, raising concerns about their potential use as 'dirty bombs' by terrorists. The Washington Post…
Russian Citizens in Separatist Regions of Abkhazia, Adjara, South Ossetia, and Moldova Participate in Russian Parliamentary Elections on Sunday - 2003-12-06
Russian citizens in separatist regions are set to vote in Russian parliamentary elections, with polling stations established in military bases. Georgian officials have accused Russia…
Latvian Parliament Extends Peacekeepers' Mission in Iraq
The Latvian Parliament has voted to extend the deployment of its peacekeepers in Iraq until October 2004, with 113 soldiers currently serving. This decision reflects…
Shirin Ebadi: The Islamic Republic Must Grant Legal Equality to Women and Religious Minorities
Shirin Ebadi advocates for legal equality for women and religious minorities in Iran, asserting that the Constitution permits women to run for president, a view…