Iran News in Brief July 2, 2023 – NCRI – National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)
UPDATE: 8:00 PM CET
Thousands of supporters of the worlds biggest exiled Iranian dissident group rallied inFranceover the weekend, calling for the overthrow ofIrans theocratic regime at an event that drew support from high-level international figures such as former Vice President Mike Pence.
[The] Iranian regime has never been weaker than it is today, Mr. Pence, a 2024 presidential hopeful, told a conference that occurred in coordination with the rally, which was orchestrated by the National Council of Resistance ofIranand its associate group, the exiled Peoples Mujahedin of Iran (MEK).
No oppressive regime can last forever, said Mr. Pence, whose remarks dovetailed with those of other prominent Western figures, including former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, former Canadian Premier Stephen Harper, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Guy Verhofstadt, a Belgian ex-prime minister and prominent member of the European Parliament.
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UPDATE: 4:00 PM CET
On Saturday, hundreds of officials and dignitaries from across the world gathered on the outskirts of Paris to attend the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)s Free Iran 2023 World Summit and voice support for the organizations efforts in support of a free Iran.itled Onward to a Democratic Republic, the convention, which took place at the NCRI headquarters in Auvers-sur-Oise, north of Paris, featured an array of prominent figures, legislators, former world leaders, and government officials from the US, Europe, and the Middle East.
Speakers included NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi, former US Vice President Mike Pence, British ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss, former US national security advisors John Bolton and General James Jones, former U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman, President Donald Trumps secretary of state Mike Pompeo, former NATO Commander General Wesley Clark, former Canadian premier Stephen Harper, and Republican Congressman Lance Gooden from Texas, among over 500 other high-profile personalities.
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UPDATE: 10:00 AM CET
NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavis speech at the Free Iran Global Summit 2023:Fellow compatriots! Men and women, who have come from around the world to participate in this rally. Today, you are witnesses to the victory of justice for theIranian Resistanceand, at the same time, herald the decisive defeat of religious fascism in Iran and the victory of freedom in Iran, a FREE IRAN!
Dear compatriots, I am speaking to you from the former home of the Iranian Resistance, whereMassoud [Rajavi] arrived amidst the intense heat of the summer in 1981. My salutes to all of you!To the disenchanted people in the towns and villages of Iran who are listening to my voice.
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FormerVice President Pence called on the Biden administration to immediately cease and desist negotiations with Tehran over Irans nuclear program. Pence addressed Iranian opposition leaders Saturday at the Free Iran World Summit 2023 in riot-torn Paris, France, where he argued that President Biden has appeased the tyrannical regime in Iran. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd of Iranian ex-patriots, the 2024 GOP hopeful denounced pursuit of a nuclear deal with Iran amid reports that the Biden administration has an interim agreement on the table which the administration has denied.
Today, as an ordinary American citizen, I call upon the Biden administration, and leaders of all freedom-loving nations, to stand with the people of Iran, to stand up for the cause of freedom and justice and to cease and desist all nuclear negotiations with Tehran immediately,Pence said.
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Agents of the Iranian regime are putting immense pressure on Canadian civil servants, and often succeeding at influencing them, according to former interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen.Bergen, who recently stepped down as member of parliament in PortageLisgar, told a group of Iranian dissidents that so-called Iranian diplomats have cultivated relationships with Canadian bureaucrats.
Bergen was speaking on a disinformation panel at the National Council of Resistance of Irans Free Iran conference in Paris.
Other members of the Canadian delegation include former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper, former Conservative cabinet ministers John Baird and Tony Clement, retired Liberal MP Wayne Easter and sitting Liberal MP Judy Sgro.
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Paris, July 1, 2023 Distinguished international leaders and lawmakers are currently convening at the Headquarters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran in Auvers-sur-Oise. Concurrently, a large gathering of Iranians and supporters of the Iranian Resistance is taking place in Paris, as they unite to demonstrate their unwavering support for the NCRIs strategic plan for regime change in Iran, aiming to establish freedom and democracy in the country.
The Iran World Summit, along with the Free Iran Rally 2023, will showcase prominent speakers who will address key topics such as the ongoing uprising in Iran, the threats posed by the existing regime, the viable alternative, and the imperative of adopting the right policies to foster a prosperous future for Iran.
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Distinguished politicians and national security experts from both sides of the Atlantic are converging at a significant conference in Paris on June 30. The event centers around the pressing issue of the popular uprising in Iran and the need for analternative and effective Western policy vis--vis the regime.Set against a backdrop of nationwide uprisings that have disrupted the power dynamics between the Iranian people and the state, these demonstrations have provided valuable insights into the aspirations of the majority of Iranians. Consequently, the international community now has a better understanding of their desires. However, in response to this perceived threat to its survival, the clerical regime has embarked on a complex and multifaceted disinformation campaign. This campaign aims to create the illusion of successfully crushing dissent both domestically and abroad.
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A conference was held on June 30 in Paris, focusing on the Iranian Peoples Uprising for a Democratic Republic. Distinguished speakers from various European parliaments gathered to discuss this important topic. The event, organized by Friends of a Free Iran in several European nations, provided a platform for panelists who collectively represented millions of European constituents. They shared their perspectives on how to support the Iranian people in their quest for regime change and the realization of their aspirations for freedom and democracy.
The conference attracted the participation of Members of Parliament (MPs) from a wide range of countries including the United Kingdom, Italy, the Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, San Marino, Lithuania, Portugal, Ukraine, Kosovo, Belgium, Moldova, Malta, Estonia, and Iceland.
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Iran News in Brief July 2, 2023 - NCRI - National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)
- US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds - BBC - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- Trump risks walking into an Iraq-style trap in Iran - CNN - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
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- US issues new Iran sanctions on eve of nuclear talks in Geneva - Al Jazeera - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force Near Iran - The New York Times - The New York Times - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
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- Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union - BBC - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
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- Verified video shows student protests in Iran spreading to more universities - BBC - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
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- What to expect from the next round of U.S.-Iran talks as Trump threatens Tehran - CNBC - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
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- 7 Experts on the Risk of a Wider War with Iran - Politico - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- US will ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon: Vice president - Anadolu Ajans - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran - BBC - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- Trump advisers said to prefer Israel attack Iran before US strikes: The politics are a lot better - The Times of Israel - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- Weakened by war and protests, Iran could still inflict pain in response to a US attack - Newsday - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- Opinion | The Case for Striking Iran - The New York Times - The New York Times - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- Iran said to be floating economic bonanza for US in bid to avert attack - The Times of Israel - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- US, Iran to meet in Geneva for third round of talks in last-ditch effort for diplomacy - The Jerusalem Post - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack - The New York Times - The New York Times - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- With US imperialist war machine in position, Trump menaces Iran in State of the Union speech - World Socialist Web Site - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- Trump issues warning to Iran on nuclear weapons - CNN - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- The Latest: Tense US-Iran talks in Geneva as Trump deploys warships and aircraft to the Middle East - AP News - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- US, Iran To Convene For Third Round Of Nuclear Talks In Geneva | LIVE BLOG - i24NEWS - February 26th, 2026 [February 26th, 2026]
- Trumps top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran - The Washington Post - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- First Thing: Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Kushner and Witkoffs advice - The Guardian - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- State of the Union could be Trump's best chance to sell voters on Iran plans - Reuters - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Trump Says Top General Predicts Easy Victory Over Iran; He Says Otherwise in Private - The New York Times - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say - CBS News - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Lebanese government urges Hezbollah militant group to avoid getting involved if the US strikes Iran - AP News - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Iran players feeling emotional strain as welfare concerns grow ahead of Womens Asian Cup - The Guardian - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Israeli politicians drum up Trkiye threat as focus shifts beyond Iran | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- The U.S. and Iran Can Still Avoid a War - International Crisis Group - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Trump to deliver State of the Union speech amid anxieties over Iran, tariffs and economy - France 24 - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Trump: Top general doesnt oppose Iran war, thinks it would be easily won - The Times of Israel - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Trumps top general desperately trying to warn against war with Iran: Report - The Independent - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Trump news at a glance: presidents decision on Iran attack hinges on last-ditch talks this week - The Guardian - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Pentagon chief says 'everything is on the table' as US presses Iran to make a deal - Anadolu Ajans - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Trump to base decision on Iran strike on Witkoff, Kushner's assessments of Tehran's intentions -- report - The Times of Israel - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Oil prices hover near seven-month highs on US-Iran tensions - Reuters - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoffs advice - The Guardian - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Binance Fired Staff Who Flagged $1 Billion Moving to Sanctioned Iran Entities - WSJ - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- US has only days of strike capacity against Iran; Israel warns Lebanon civilian infrastructure will be hit - Ynetnews - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Iran banks big on murky oil trustees as war with US on the horizon - Al Jazeera - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Iran says ready for talks but will defend itself against US aggression - Al Jazeera - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Donald Trump may use State of the Union to push for Iran strikes - The Jerusalem Post - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Iran Seizes on U.S. Joint Chiefs Leak to Suggest Military Action Wont Achieve Goals - Middle East Forum - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Oil pulls back as U.S.Iran talks set to resume: Heres where negotiations stand - CNBC - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Trump frustrated with limits of Iran military options following Pentagon warnings - report - The Jerusalem Post - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- US and Iran Tensions Grow Amid Military Build up in Middle East - TODAY.com - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
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- A Nuclear Standoff in Iran, Eight Months After the Last One - Bloomberg.com - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Why Starmer wont help Trump bomb Iran - The Telegraph - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Judy Sgro: Women-Led Resistance Has Brought Irans Democratic Alternative to the Finish Line - National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI - February 24th, 2026 [February 24th, 2026]
- Former Defence Deputy Secretary for Strategy Peter Jennings says Iran is trying to string out negotiations with the US concerning their nuclear... - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- Iran willing to dilute uranium stockpile as fresh protests erupt - The Guardian - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- Ten predictions for the potential US strikes on Iran - Atlantic Council - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- Iran holding live fire exercises as tensions continue to rise with the U.S. - KTVN - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- Will the US go to war with Iran? - The Times - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- How Iran Is Preparing to Outlast Trump in a Long War - Newsweek - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
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- Ingrid Betancourt: Womens Leadership Is the Test of Irans Democratic Future - National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- Democrats warn Trump must consult with Congress before striking Iran - MS NOW - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
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- Report: IRGC running Hezbollah, preparing it for war with Israel if US strikes Iran - The Times of Israel - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- As Trump Threatens Iran, Were On the Brink of a Generational Catastrophe - Truthout - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- Will the US attack Iran? Trump weighs options, floats limited strike - USA Today - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- Iran Says U.S. Has Not Asked It to Stop Enriching Uranium - The New York Times - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- Amb. Carla Sands: Womens Equality in Iran Requires Rejecting Both Monarchy and Theocracy - National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy - Reuters - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- Ex-CIA agent claims US has decided on imminent strike against Iran - The Times of India - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- The US could strike Iran. Heres how Tehran is getting prepared - CNN - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why, or Why Now - The New York Times - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]
- Iran and US diverge in views on sanctions relief, senior Iranian official says - The Times of Israel - February 22nd, 2026 [February 22nd, 2026]