August 2003
Mohammad Khatami: Nuclear Weapons Have No Place in Iran's Defense Policy - 2003-08-30
Iranian President Mohammad Khatami declared that nuclear weapons are not part of Iran's defense strategy while asserting the country's right to pursue nuclear technology. This…
Blog News and Views, Iran - 2003-08-29
An 18-year-old Iranian named Ali has created a website to share the latest news about Iran and is urging people to visit it. He expresses…
Mohammad Baqir Hakim at a Glance - 2003-08-29
Mohammad Baqir Hakim, a prominent Iraqi Shiite leader and head of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, was killed in a bomb…
Iran Says Ready to Discuss Surprise Inspections of Nuclear Facilities with IAEA
Iran is open to discussions with the IAEA about surprise inspections of its nuclear facilities, as stated by Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi. This comes amid…
Opening Match of the Third Season of the Premier League
The opening match of the Iranian Premier League saw Pas and Esteghlal Tehran end in a 2-2 draw. Pas initially led the game, but Esteghlal…
Canada's Anger Over Tehran's Handling of Zahra Kazemi's Death
Canada is upset with Iran's response to the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian journalist. The Canadian Foreign Minister questions the accountability of the accused…
Compilation of the Encyclopedia of Persian Stories in Iran - 2003-08-27
Dr. Mohammad Gholam and Dr. Hassan Zolghadri have compiled an encyclopedia of Persian stories that spans from the arrival of Islam in Iran to 2001.…
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…
Islamic Republic: Two Individuals Charged with Involvement in Zahra Kazemi's Death
Two interrogators have been charged with involvement in the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian journalist, who died in custody in 2003. This case highlights…
Under the Microscope: Introduction of Officials Responsible for Zahra Kazemi's Death - Introduction of Dr. Moien's Successor - 2003-08-26
The article discusses the arrest order issued by Tehran prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi for two Ministry of Intelligence agents involved in the murder of journalist Zahra…
Results of Zahra Kazemi Case Investigation to be Announced in Coming Days
The Iranian authorities are set to announce the results of the investigation into the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian photojournalist who died in custody…
Khatami Loses Reformist Ally, Reuters - 2003-08-23
Mohammad Khatami accepted the resignation of Mostafa Moein, a key ally and Minister of Science, in protest against mass student arrests during pro-democracy protests. This…
Mohammad Khatami Accepted the Resignation of Mostafa Moein, Minister of Science - 2003-08-23
President Mohammad Khatami accepted the resignation of Mostafa Moein, the Minister of Science, following student protests and political tensions. Moein cited the violation of university…
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…
Ali Daei Returns Home
Ali Daei, the captain of the Iranian national football team, has returned to Persepolis after his contract with Al-Shabab of the UAE ended. This move…
Families of Two Iranian Journalists Imprisoned in Iraq Meet with UK Charge d'Affaires in Tehran - 2003-08-18
The families of two Iranian journalists detained in Iraq have met with a British diplomat to seek their release. The journalists were arrested by U.S.…
Schedule for the First Round of the Third Season of Iran's Premier Football League Announced
The schedule for the first round of Iran's Premier Football League has been announced, starting on September 6. Key teams like Persepolis and Esteghlal will…
Tehran Police Shot and Killed a Young Man Attending a Night Party
Tehran police shot and killed a young man named Mohammad Nikbakht during a chase following a raid on a night party. The incident highlights ongoing…
Interview of Behrouz Abbasi with Dr. Ahmad Madani - August 15, 2003
Behrouz Abbasi interviewed Rear Admiral Dr. Ahmad Madani, the former Iranian Minister of Defense, on the Voice of America program 'Discussion of the Week'. The…
Iran National Football Team Loses 1-0 to Iraq
The Iranian national football team lost 1-0 to Iraq in a Four-Nation Cup match, missing opportunities to equalize. Iraq will advance to the final against…
Mohammad Khatami Says He Will Not Allow the U.S. to Interview Al-Qaeda Members Detained in Iran - 2003-08-13
Iran's President Khatami has declared that the U.S. will not be permitted to interview detained Al-Qaeda members in Iran. He indicated, however, that Iran is…
Iraq National Football Team's First International Match After the War - 2003-08-12
The Iraq national football team is set to play its first international match against Iran after the war, marking a significant moment for the country…
Reduction in the Number of Pages of Reformist Newspapers in Iran Following Journalists' Protest
Reformist newspapers in Iran reduced their page counts significantly in response to a protest by journalists against media restrictions. Around 500 journalists participated in the…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Amir Taheri Regarding the Statements of Seyyed Hossein Khomeini - 2003-08-08
Nazi Baghlari reports on an interview with Amir Taheri discussing Seyyed Hossein Khomeini's statements, which are seen as indicative of the Tehran government's fear of…
Islamic Republic Denies Los Angeles Times Report
The Islamic Republic of Iran has rejected a Los Angeles Times report alleging foreign scientists are aiding its nuclear weapons program. Hamid Reza Asefi, a…
Discussions Between Iranian Officials and IAEA Experts Continue
Iranian officials are in talks with IAEA experts about the Additional Protocol to the NPT, which would allow for increased inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities.…
Saeed Mortazavi Orders Release of 9 Student Leaders - 2003-08-06
Saeed Mortazavi has ordered the release of 9 student leaders in Iran following a request from Ayatollah Khamenei for leniency towards detained students. This decision…
Islamic Republic: We Will Not Hand Over Any Al-Qaeda Members to the U.S.
Iran has announced that it will not extradite any Al-Qaeda suspects to the U.S. and has dismissed negotiations for a prisoner exchange. This comes amid…
Three-member team of international nuclear experts continues talks with Iranian officials - 2003-08-05
A team of international nuclear experts is in Tehran to discuss whether Iran will accept stricter inspections of its nuclear facilities. This comes amid growing…
Iran's Team Advances to Semi-Finals of Asian Futsal Championship by Defeating Uzbekistan
Iran's futsal team defeated Uzbekistan 7-2 to advance to the semi-finals of the Asian Futsal Championship. Vahid Shamsaei was named the best player of the…
Negotiations Begin Between IAEA Experts and Their Iranian Counterparts
Negotiations have begun between IAEA experts and Iranian officials regarding stricter inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities amid increasing international pressure. A recent report suggests that…
Iran National Futsal Team Reaches Final of Asian Championship
The Iran national futsal team defeated Kuwait 10-2 to reach the final of the Asian Championship. They will face Japan in the final match, which…
Under the Microscope: The IAEA Delegation's Visit to Tehran - 2003-08-04
An IAEA delegation visited Tehran to persuade the Iranian regime to sign the Additional Protocol related to nuclear non-proliferation. Additionally, the Iranian Press Guild elected…
Under the Microscope: Hashemi Rafsanjani's Statements Regarding America - John Sayers, the British Official in Iraq, Visits Tehran - 2003-08-02
Hashemi Rafsanjani criticized the U.S. for accusing Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons to instill global fear during his Friday prayers. Meanwhile, John Sayers, a British…
Interview with Mohammad Ali Jodari Foroughi Regarding the Closure of Pars Web Internet Service Company and the Disconnection of Subscribers - 2003-08-02
Mohammad Ali Jodari Foroughi discusses the closure of Pars Web, an internet service provider in Iran, and the disconnection of over two thousand subscribers by…
Iran Futsal Team Defeats Kyrgyzstan 10-1
The Iranian futsal team won decisively against Kyrgyzstan with a score of 10-1, ensuring their progression to the next round of the Asian Futsal Championship.…
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Accuses Washington of Attempting to Undermine Iran's Government by Creating Crisis - 2003-08-01
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, a prominent Iranian political figure, accused the U.S. of trying to destabilize Iran's government through crisis creation while rejecting claims that Iran…