December 2003
Direct and Rapid Diplomatic Relations Between Iran and the USA to Aid Earthquake Victims - 2003-12-28
The U.S. government has proposed aid for earthquake victims in Iran, leading to a rare direct diplomatic exchange between the two nations. Richard Armitage communicated…
Bush: The United States Will Assist Earthquake Victims in Iran - 2003-12-27
President Bush announced U.S. support for victims of a devastating earthquake in southeastern Iran, expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy. The U.S. government is preparing…
U.S. State Department Calls Back Non-Essential Diplomats in Saudi Arabia - 2003-12-18
The U.S. State Department has allowed non-essential diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to heightened security concerns and potential terrorist threats. This…
Iran Invites Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak - 2003-12-15
Iran has invited Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to an economic summit in Tehran, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two countries. This invitation…
Iranian Refugees in Switzerland Go on Hunger Strike
Around 50 Iranian asylum seekers in Switzerland have initiated an indefinite hunger strike to demand the approval of their asylum requests due to the current…
The United States Raises Security Alert Level in Saudi Arabia - 2003-12-06
The U.S. has increased the security alert level in Saudi Arabia due to ongoing security concerns, advising embassy staff to limit their movements. This decision…
Fate of Two Iranian Teenage Girls Seeking Refuge at Belgian Embassy
Two Iranian girls have sought asylum at the Belgian embassy in Tehran after fleeing their father to live with their mother in Belgium. The situation…
Increase in Sexual Transmission of AIDS in Iran - 2003-12-06
Dr. Minou Mohraz highlights a worrying trend in Iran where AIDS transmission is shifting from injection drug use to sexual contact, leading to increased infections…
The Sacrifice
The article discusses Andrei Tarkovsky's film 'The Sacrifice,' created while he faced his own mortality. The film explores themes of love, humanity, and the lack…