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)
- Trump voters say the pope should 'stay in his lane' and butt out of the Iran war - NBC News - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Middle East crisis live: Iran says fundamental issues still to be resolved with US amid strait of Hormuz impasse - The Guardian - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Strait of Hormuz blocked as gaps remain on Iran peace talks - Reuters - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Iran war: What is happening on day 51 of the US-Iran conflict? - Al Jazeera - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Trump: Iran got a little cute by blocking Hormuz again, but talks going really well - The Times of Israel - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Iran war: What is happening on day 50 of the US-Iran conflict? - Al Jazeera - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- The U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids - Fortune - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Report: Iran still able to access around 70% of its pre-war missile stocks, 60% of launchers - The Times of Israel - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships - AP News - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Why China is taking a behind-the-scenes role in the Iran war - The Washington Post - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- In Qatar, Trapped Between the U.S. and Iran, War Forced a Reckoning - The New York Times - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on? - The Guardian - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Heres what the stock market might have gotten wrong about the Iran war - The Washington Post - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- After war of words on Iran, Pope Leo says he's not interested in a debate with Trump - NBC News - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict? - Al Jazeera - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Iran parliament speaker touts progress in US talks, but Strait of Hormuz still shut - The Times of Israel - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait - KSL News - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean? - Al Jazeera - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Trump keeps claiming victory in Iran. Our new poll shows voters arent buying it. - Politico - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy - Reuters - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- The Iran war has exposed the limits of neutrality - Al Jazeera - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Smerconish: To end the Iran conflict, Congress must authorize it - CNN - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Faisal Islam: What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be - BBC - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- What's it like to negotiate with Iran? We asked people who have done it - NPR - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Opinion: All the good US did after WWII squandered with Iran war - The Asheville Citizen Times - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration - AP News - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Diplomatic cables show Iran war is damaging US on multiple fronts across the world - Politico - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed -... - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- Trump is savaging allies who criticize the Iran war. But hes treating Joe Rogan very differently - CNN - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- GOP senators urge Trump to find Iran exit plan as energy prices rise: The clock is ticking - Politico - April 19th, 2026 [April 19th, 2026]
- White House Declines to Offer Congress an Estimate of Iran War Cost - The New York Times - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- US House rejects war powers resolution aimed at limiting Iran War - BBC - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Why a U.S. blockade on Iran seems to be working - PBS - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon, as Trump sounds optimistic on Iran talks - NPR - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- House narrowly rejects resolution directing Trump to end hostilities in Iran - The Washington Post - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Pakistan Looks to Play Peacemaker Between U.S. and Iran, Again - The New York Times - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- World Insights: Key conservative influencers turn against Trump over Iran - Xinhua - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium - Le Monde.fr - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- It's time to start thinking about the post-Iran war market environment: Lombard Odier - CNBC - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- House effort to end Trump's war with Iran fails by one vote - NBC News - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Pete Hegseth says Iran is digging out missiles and launchers - NBC News - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Opinion | Iran is dangling its favorite kind of deal. Will Trump bite? - The Washington Post - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Behind the bluster, Donald Trump desperately needs a peace deal with Iran. Here's a solution | Rajan Menon - The Guardian - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- It's Not Working: Diplomats Fear Trump's Iran Envoys Are Making Things Worse - Time Magazine - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Trump says the economy is thriving 'despite our little diversion' in Iran - NBC News - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat - Reuters - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected? - Al Jazeera - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Trump Bets Economic Pain Will Finally Force Iran to Reopen Strait - WSJ - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Hegseth says US is locked and loaded to finish job of destroying Iran energy grid - The Guardian - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Trump touts tax tips policy in Vegas, says Iran war is going 'swimmingly' - USA Today - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- We watched 2 focus groups of Georgia swing voters. They're not happy with the Iran war - NPR - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade on Strait of Hormuz - CBS News - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- What mines has Iran laid in the strait of Hormuz and how can the US remove them? - The Guardian - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Banned AI-generated Iran propaganda videos using Legos have gone viral - MS NOW - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Ben Jennings on the US-Iran war and AI slop cartoon - The Guardian - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- House Republicans block measure to rein in Trump on Iran as floor debate gets heated - MS NOW - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Opinion: Donald Trump finally made a smart move against Iran. It just might end the war - The Globe and Mail - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Trump says Iran war "close to over" as Pakistan pushes for new peace talks - CBS News - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Done and Dusted? Trumps Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality. - The New York Times - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- For Iran, Hormuz Is More a Weakness Than a Weapon - Foreign Affairs - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- CPI Report Live Updates: Inflation Surges as the Effects of Iran War Show in Prices - The New York Times - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Theres growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse - NPR - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Vance warns Iran against 'trying to play' US as he heads to Pakistan for peace talks - BBC - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Middle East crisis live: Vance warns Iran not to play US as he heads to Pakistan for talks - The Guardian - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Trump started the Iran war with 5 goals. How far has he gotten? - The Washington Post - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Trump says Iran doing a very poor job in reopening the Strait of Hormuz - NPR - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Trumps Strategic and Moral Failure in Iran - The New Yorker - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- VP Vance to lead U.S. team in Iran peace talks. And, Artemis II to return to Earth - NPR - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- The Costs of Trumps Iran-War Folly - The New Yorker - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Trump fumes as Iran retains choke hold on Strait of Hormuz ahead of peace talks - The Washington Post - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Iran ceasefire: Not an off-ramp for the US but a life-saving ejection seat - Al Jazeera - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Islamabad prepares to host US-Iran negotiations as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire | First Thing - The Guardian - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Fact-checking Trump and Hegseth's claims of U.S. 'victory' in the Iran war - PBS - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Vance Faces a High-Profile Test of His Negotiating Skills With Iran Talks - The New York Times - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers - NPR - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- S&P 500 is about to wipe out Iran war losses. Why stocks are more optimistic than oil - CNBC - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Pete Hegseths holy war: the militant Christian theology animating the US attack on Iran - The Guardian - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Iran enters peace talks emboldened but wounded, and wary of Trump - NBC News - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Pakistan emerges as a key international player as it mediates between US and Iran - The Times of Israel - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Starmer Says He's 'Fed Up' With Trump as Europe Splinters From U.S. Over Iran War - Time Magazine - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]