Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran
January 2004
The Islamic Republic is Considering an American Delegation's Visit to Iran - 2004-01-30
The Islamic Republic is considering a visit by a U.S. Congressional delegation, which would be the first since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. This follows a…
Trial of Second Suspect in Jakarta Marriott Hotel Bombing Begins
The trial of Muhammad Rais, accused of aiding the 2003 Marriott Hotel bombing in Jakarta, has commenced. The bombing resulted in the deaths of 12…
A Greek Cargo Ship Sank in the Mediterranean Sea
A Greek cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean, resulting in 15 crew members missing and only 2 rescued. The ship was en route from Istanbul…
Airport and Hospital Workers in France Go on Strike - 2004-01-22
Airport and hospital workers in France have gone on strike in protest against government plans to privatize parts of the Paris airports organization. Their demands…
Strike of French Workers - January 21, 2004
French railway workers have gone on strike, complicating commutes for citizens, in solidarity with electricity production workers demanding higher wages. They are also protesting against…
On This Day, January 20: Tehran Released American Hostages - 2004-01-19
On January 20, 1981, Iran released 52 American hostages after a prolonged period of captivity, coinciding with the inauguration of President Reagan. This event marked…
U.S. Soldiers Kill at Least Two Iraqis in Fallujah - 2004-01-13
U.S. soldiers killed at least two Iraqis in Fallujah following a rocket attack on their position, with additional injuries reported. In a separate incident, Ukrainian…
Iran Prepares Satellite for Launch into Space
Iran's Minister of Defense announced plans to launch a domestically made satellite and rocket within 18 months. This initiative marks Iran's ambition to become the…
Minister of Information and Security of the Islamic Republic and the Reason for Rejecting the High-Level American Delegation - 2004-01-03
Iran's Minister of Information, Ali Younesi, announced that the country declined a U.S. offer to send a high-level aid delegation due to America's failure to…
Rescuers Pull Elderly Woman Alive from Rubble of Her Home
Rescuers successfully saved a 97-year-old woman from the rubble in Bam, eight days after a devastating earthquake. The Iranian government plans to invest over $2…
Behrouz Abbasi's Discussion on the Situation in Bam - 2004-01-02
Behrouz Abbasi held a discussion with prominent figures including Dr. Shirin Ebadi and Dr. Fariborz Rais Dana about the conditions in Bam following a significant…
Interview with Dr. Fariborz Rais Dana about the Situation of the People and Children of Bam
Dr. Fariborz Rais Dana discusses the dire conditions faced by the residents and children of Bam, a city that has suffered significant devastation. This interview…