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)
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- US, European nations urge Iran to cooperate with UN nuclear watchdog - The Times of Israel - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
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- UN nuclear watchdog demands full cooperation from Iran on sites bombed in 12-day war - The Times of Israel - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
- Beersheba resident indicted on charges of spying for Iran during military service - The Times of Israel - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
- Israeli soldier indicted for sharing sensitive intel with Iran - thecradle.co - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
- UN Nuclear Watchdog Board Urges Iran to Allow Inspections - IranWire - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
- UN atomic agency demands Iran provide full information about its nuclear stockpile - AP News - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
- Iran: No IAEA access to bombed nuclear sites without agreement - Israel National News - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
- Iran: No IAEA access to bombed nuclear sites without a concrete deal - The Times of Israel - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
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- Araghchi: Iran more prepared than ever to deter Israeli aggression - PressTV - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
- New IAEA Resolution Restores Oversight, Adds No New Obligations for Iran - WANA News Agency - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
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- Iran climb one spot to 20th in FIFA Ranking - Tehran Times - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
- Sanctioning Entities That Have Traded In Iran's Petroleum - Mirage News - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
- New IAEA resolution disrupting cooperation: Iran FM - New Age BD - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
- Iran's Pezeshkian says Tehran seeks peace, but will not bow to coercion - Reuters - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
- IAEA chief says Iran still capable of building nuclear weapons | Iran International - - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
- Cultural Genocide and the Kurdish Struggle in Iran - Genocide Watch - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
- Iran Fears Gen-Z: Why the Regime Is Ratcheting Up Propaganda - National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
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- Iran planned to kill Israeli envoy to Mexico this year - JNS.org - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
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- Marginalization of the Baloch in Iran - Genocide Watch - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
- Pezeshkian: Iran seeks peace, but wont give up its nuclear and missile programs - The Times of Israel - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
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- Iran planned to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico, but the attempt was thwarted - US official - - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
- Between Mediation and Advocacy: Omans Shifting Role in Gulf-Iran Relations - orfonline.org - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
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- Iran: Human rights investigators alarmed by surge in repression and spike in executions following Israeli airstrikes - UN News - November 3rd, 2025 [November 3rd, 2025]
- Iran says wont dismantle missiles, ready for war with Israel - JNS.org - November 3rd, 2025 [November 3rd, 2025]
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- Is this the end of Iran's Islamic Revolution? - The Jerusalem Post - November 3rd, 2025 [November 3rd, 2025]
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- UN accuses Iran of widespread arrests, abuses after 12-day war with Israel - France 24 - October 31st, 2025 [October 31st, 2025]
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