March 2003
Group of Senior Iraqi Religious Figures Gather in Qom
A gathering of approximately 300 Iraqi clerics in Qom condemned the U.S. invasion of Iraq, asserting that it constitutes a war against Islam. They emphasized…
Phone Conversation Between Blair and Chirac - March 30, 2003
Jacques Chirac and Tony Blair discussed their differing views on the Iraq war in a phone call, expressing a desire to collaborate on reconstruction efforts…
Airstrikes Shake Iraq's Capital Around the Clock - 2003-03-30
Airstrikes continue to heavily impact Baghdad as coalition forces advance towards the city. General Tommy Franks denies any pause in the American offensive, while Iraqi…
Phone Conversation Between French and British Leaders - March 29, 2003
French President Jacques Chirac and British Prime Minister Tony Blair discussed their cooperation in Iraq's post-war reconstruction during a phone call. They emphasized the importance…
Under the Microscope: War, Bush and Blair's Speeches, and Anti-War Protests in Front of the British Embassy - 2003-03-29
The article discusses the war and the speeches of Bush and Blair, alongside the anti-war protests occurring outside the British Embassy. Ali Reza Nourizadeh provides…
African countries Gambia and Democratic Republic of Congo eligible for growth assistance - 2003-03-29
President Bush announced that Gambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo are now eligible for U.S. growth assistance, joining 36 other Sub-Saharan African countries. This…
President Bush: US-led Forces in Iraq Achieve Steady Progress Against Enemy Daily - 2003-03-27
President Bush and Prime Minister Blair announced that US-led forces in Iraq are making daily progress against the enemy. They emphasized the importance of resuming…
War Coverage In U.S Media, March 29, 2003
The article analyzes U.S. media coverage of the war, emphasizing how narratives affect public perception and political discussions. It is significant as it reflects the…
Interview with Ali Kashtgar Regarding the Islamic Republic's Position on the Iraq War - 2003-03-27
The article features an interview with Ali Kashtgar, who discusses the Islamic Republic of Iran's position on the Iraq War. This is significant as it…
Two British Soldiers Executed, Their Bodies Displayed on Arab Television - 2003-03-27
Two British soldiers were executed in Iraq, and their bodies were shown on Arab television, prompting condemnation from UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. This incident…
Hans Blix expresses relief that no weapons of mass destruction were used in the first week of the war - 2003-03-27
Hans Blix, head of the UN weapons inspection team, expressed relief that no weapons of mass destruction were used in the first week of the…
Private Meeting Between President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair - 2003-03-27
President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair held a private meeting to discuss the Iraq war and post-war management, emphasizing the need for UN involvement.…
An Airbase Controlled by Iraqi Forces Captured by American Paratroopers - 2003-03-27
American paratroopers captured an Iraqi-controlled airbase in northern Iraq as part of the early stages of the invasion. Approximately 1,000 troops from the 173rd Airborne…
Under the Microscope: Tony Blair's Meeting with President Bush and the Examination of the Islamic Republic's Multiple Positions on the War - 2003-03-26
Tony Blair is set to meet with President Bush to discuss Iraq's future as coalition forces advance towards Baghdad. The article also examines the Islamic…
US Forces Defeat Three Hundred Iraqi Soldiers in Intense Ground Battle - 2003-03-26
US forces engaged in a fierce battle near Najaf, killing three hundred Iraqi soldiers without suffering losses themselves. This battle coincided with reports of a…
Interview with Mr. Bijan Hikmat Regarding the Iraq War - 2003-03-26
Farah Jahangiri interviews Bijan Hikmat about the implications of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. The discussion focuses on the political and social effects of the…
Meeting of US and UK Leaders at Camp David - March 26, 2003
Tony Blair is meeting with President Bush at Camp David to discuss the Iraq war and its future. The US Congress is considering a significant…
President Bush Says US-Led Forces in Iraq Have Made Good Progress - 2003-03-26
President Bush announced that US-led forces in Iraq are making good progress, while emphasizing the need for continued efforts until the war is concluded. He…
Under the Microscope: Tony Blair's Press Conference on Iraq, Concerns for the Health of Political Prisoners in Iran - 2003-03-25
Ali Reza Nourizadeh discusses Tony Blair's press conference on the Iraq war and highlights growing concerns for the health of political prisoners in Iran during…
Advance Towards Baghdad - 2003-03-25
On March 25, 2003, U.S. and British forces intensified their military operations against Iraqi defenses in Baghdad, with airstrikes and ground advances reported. Prime Minister…
Coalition Forces Have Advanced Closer to Baghdad - 2003-03-25
Coalition forces have advanced to within eighty kilometers of Baghdad and are engaging in airstrikes against the Republican Guard. Tony Blair warns that the battle…
Discussion Between American and British Leaders Regarding Iraq - 2003-03-25
Tony Blair is set to meet with President Bush in Washington to discuss Iraq and the Middle East peace plan. This meeting highlights the close…
Pneumonia-like Illness Likely Associated with Coronavirus Responsible for Common Cold
Scientists have linked a pneumonia-like illness that has killed at least seventeen people to a coronavirus. The CDC and WHO are investigating its spread, which…
President Bush Requests Approximately $75 Billion in Emergency Funding for War - 2003-03-24
President Bush has requested $75 billion in emergency funding from Congress for the Iraq war and related security measures. This funding is aimed at covering…
Coalition Forces Make Rapid and Significant Progress in Achieving Their Objectives - 2003-03-24
Coalition forces led by the U.S. and Britain are making significant progress in Iraq, capturing thousands of Iraqi soldiers and advancing towards Baghdad. General Tommy…
Tony Blair: US and UK Ground Forces Approach a Critical Moment - March 24, 2003
Tony Blair announced that US and UK forces are nearing Baghdad, facing potential strong resistance from Iraqi troops. The coalition aims to quickly reach Baghdad…
President Bush Gains Increased Public Support in U.S.-Led War in Iraq - 2003-03-23
President Bush has seen a rise in public support for the U.S.-led war in Iraq, with recent polls showing that over 70% of Americans back…
Q&A with Amir Taheri on the Iraq War
Amir Taheri discusses the Iraq War's impact on neighboring countries, especially Iran, during a lecture series in the U.S. He warns that Iran faces similar…
At least seventy percent of Americans support President Bush's actions in Iraq - 2003-03-22
Recent polls show that over seventy percent of Americans support President Bush's actions in Iraq, with a notable divide between Republican and Democratic opinions. This…
Contact Between American Military and Intelligence Officials with Iraqi Military Commanders - 2003-03-22
U.S. military and intelligence officials have reached out to Iraqi commanders to offer safe havens for defectors from Saddam Hussein's regime. Some Iraqi leaders have…
US and British Ground Forces Advancing in Southern Iraq - 2003-03-21
US and British ground forces are advancing in southern Iraq following missile strikes on Baghdad. The operations are part of a larger military campaign against…
U.S. Forces Capture Two Airports in Western Iraq Without Significant Resistance - 2003-03-21
U.S. and British forces captured two airports in western Iraq and are advancing towards Baghdad with little resistance. The operation aims to depose Saddam Hussein,…
U.S. Warplanes Bomb Several Military Centers in Iraq - 2003-03-20
U.S. warplanes conducted bombings on military sites in Iraq, signaling military action but not a full-scale war. Reports indicate Iraqi soldiers are fleeing and hiding…
White House: Bush Will Send a Message to the American People at the Start of Military Operations Against Iraq - 2003-03-20
The White House announced that President Bush will address the nation when military operations against Iraq commence, amidst rising tensions and preparations for potential casualties.…
New York's Special Plan to Prevent Terrorist Attacks - 2003-03-19
New York has launched 'Operation Atlas' to prevent terrorist attacks amid the Iraq war, deploying police to key locations and conducting inspections. Mayor Michael Bloomberg…
Tony Blair: The Removal of Saddam Hussein is the Number One Priority - 2003-03-19
Tony Blair emphasized the removal of Saddam Hussein as a top priority for nations seeking to eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. He indicated that…
Tony Blair: The Outcome of the Iraq Crisis Will Shape the International Policies of the Next Generation - 2003-03-18
Tony Blair addressed the UK Parliament, asserting that the Iraq crisis will influence future international policies. Many Labour lawmakers oppose the UK's participation in the…
Tony Blair to Request UK Parliament's Approval for Iraq Attack - 2003-03-18
Tony Blair is seeking parliamentary approval for military action in Iraq, emphasizing the significance of the upcoming debates. This request comes after the resignation of…
Britain and Australia Hold Emergency Meetings to Discuss Iraq Crisis - 2003-03-17
Britain and Australia are convening emergency meetings to address the escalating crisis in Iraq. British Prime Minister Tony Blair is trying to manage internal dissent…
Saddam: If Iraq is attacked, we will strike the U.S. everywhere in the world - 2003-03-17
Saddam Hussein warned that Iraq would retaliate against the U.S. globally if attacked. He dismissed accusations of possessing weapons of mass destruction as lies. The…
Senior Iraqi Official: Baghdad is Preparing for War - 2003-03-17
A senior Iraqi official, General Hosam Amin, announced that Baghdad is preparing for a possible attack from the United States, despite efforts to prove disarmament…
Central African Republic Rebels Have Full Control of the Capital - 2003-03-17
Rebels in the Central African Republic have taken full control of the capital, Bangui, declaring General François Bozizé as the new president. This takeover occurred…
President Bush: Tomorrow, the World Will Face a Decision Regarding the Fate of Iraq - 2003-03-16
President Bush announced that a critical decision regarding Iraq's fate will be made on Monday, emphasizing the need for disarmament of Saddam Hussein. This comes…
One-Day Meeting of Leaders of the United States, United Kingdom, and Spain - 2003-03-16
Leaders from the US, UK, and Spain met in the Azores to discuss the situation in Iraq, urging Baghdad to prove disarmament or face military…
Special Meeting of the Iranian Council of the Republican Party of the USA in Washington - 2003-03-16
The Iranian Council of the Republican Party of the USA held a meeting in Washington to discuss increasing Iranian-American participation in politics, particularly for the…
Jack Straw: The Likelihood of War with Iraq Has Increased
Jack Straw announced that the chances of war with Iraq have increased due to Saddam Hussein's failure to dismantle weapons of mass destruction. President Bush,…
President Bush, Tony Blair, and Jose Maria Aznar Hold Tripartite Summit - 2003-03-14
President Bush, along with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, is set to meet to discuss a resolution regarding…
The United States Sends Stealth Bombers to the Persian Gulf for Possible War Against Iraq - 2003-03-13
The U.S. has deployed stealth bombers to the Persian Gulf in preparation for a potential conflict with Iraq, joining a significant military presence in the…
Under the Microscope: Pursuing the Perpetrators of the Bombing in Argentina - 2003-03-12
The article discusses the issuance of arrest warrants for Iranian officials linked to the bombing of a Jewish cultural center in Argentina, highlighting that legal…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Trial of 3 More German Merchants for Illegal Trade with Iran - 2003-03-12
Three German merchants are on trial for illegally selling equipment to Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding trade sanctions. This case reflects the broader implications of…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Reflection of the Anxious Spirit of the Iraqi People in Egyptian Press - 2003-03-10
The report by Hans Blix has delayed the war against Iraq until mid-March without resolving divisions within the UN Security Council. Egyptian media is reflecting…
Baghdad Prepares for War - 2003-03-10
Baghdad is gearing up for potential military conflict as a senior Iraqi general expresses concerns over a possible U.S. attack, regardless of Iraq's compliance with…
Threat of Resignation from Five British Parliament Members
Five British Parliament members threaten to resign if Prime Minister Tony Blair goes to war with Iraq without UN support. This raises concerns about potential…
Two Million Dollar Fine for Serbian Officials for the Srebrenica Massacre - 2003-03-07
The Bosnian human rights court has fined Serbian officials two million dollars for their role in the Srebrenica massacre and ordered them to provide information…
Hans Blix: Baghdad's Destruction of Prohibited Al-Sumoud Missiles is Considered a Real Disarmament
Hans Blix announced that Iraq's destruction of prohibited missiles is a significant step towards disarmament. He noted that Iraq's military capabilities have diminished since the…
Interview with Ali Kashtgar about the City and Village Council Elections
Ali Kashtgar discusses the outcomes of the recent city and village council elections in Iran in an interview with Farah Jahangiri. The conversation is significant…
Russia Considers Iraq's Destruction of Al-Samoud Missiles as a Sign of Cooperation with UN Inspectors
Russia views Iraq's destruction of Al-Samoud missiles as a positive sign of cooperation with UN inspectors. This statement comes from Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri Fedotov,…
Iraq: If the U.S. Continues Military Threats, We Will Halt Destruction of Al-Samoud Missiles - 2003-03-03
Iraq has issued a warning to the U.S. regarding its military threats, stating it will halt the destruction of Al-Samoud missiles if the threats continue.…
First Parliamentary Elections in Syria Since 2000
Syria conducted its first parliamentary elections since Bashar al-Assad took over the presidency in 2000, with citizens voting for representatives from various provinces. The elections…
Iraq Destroys Six More Al-Samoud Missiles - 2003-03-02
Iraq has destroyed six more Al-Samoud missiles as part of its compliance with UN regulations. Amer Al-Saeed, an advisor to Saddam Hussein, emphasized Iraq's cooperation…
Iraq Begins Destruction of Al-Samoud 2 Missiles at Military Facility
Iraq has started destroying banned Al-Samoud 2 missiles to meet a UN deadline, monitored by international inspectors. This action is significant as it reflects Iraq's…
An Iranian Cyclist Seeks Asylum in the United States - 2003-03-01
Reza Khushrosh Blouchi, an Iranian cyclist, has been granted political asylum in the U.S. after claiming persecution in Iran. He aims to complete his journey…