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)
- Mission in Iran war has pivoted toward ensuring oil flow, Trump official says - The Guardian - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states - AP News - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US strikes Iran for ninth day; Iran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilised - Reuters - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- Iran Update Special Report, July 19, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- U.S. teeters on return to all-out war with Iran after more troops killed - The Washington Post - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge - PBS - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US strikes Iran for 9th straight night; IRGC launches retaliatory attacks on several Arab countries - The Times of Israel - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- CENTCOM Ends Weekend Wave of Strikes Against Iran - centcom.mil - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- The U.S. strikes Iran after Trump announces a renewed blockade and tolls in Hormuz - NPR - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- Trump asks Congress to add Iran to Russia sanctions bill - MS NOW - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages - AP News - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member - AP News - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US releases footage of ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran - Al Jazeera - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- The renewed US-Iran conflict is escalating and threatening to spin out of control - CNN - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states - The Boston Globe - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states - Click2Houston - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states - WAVY.com - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states - KSAT - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- U.S. death toll rises again as Iran war escalates over the weekend - CNBC - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US service member killed in northern Iraq as war with Iran drags on - CNN - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- Why Jordan Is Becoming a New Focus in the U.S.-Iran War - The New York Times - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- Brent oil tops $90 as US, Iran expand strikes in the Middle East - Reuters - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- After two US troops killed, Energy Secretary Wright says 'mission' in Iran will continue - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- 17 US service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air - AP News - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge - AP News - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- U.S. Completes 8th Consecutive Night of Strikes Against Iran - centcom.mil - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- Markets brace for return to all-out war in Iran amid rising U.S. death toll, while former NATO commander warns Suez Canal could be next - Yahoo... - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states - Yahoo - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS - July 20th, 2026 [July 20th, 2026]
- Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. is Renewing Ports Blockade and Will Charge Ships 20% Hormuz Fee - The New York Times - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump notifies Congress of new war against Iran - Politico - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trumps Iran Deal Has Collapsed, Leaving the U.S. With Few Good Options - Council on Foreign Relations - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Donald Trumps Needless War with Iran Is His Biggest Economic Blunder - The New Yorker - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- U.S. launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran attacks U.S. allies in the Gulf - NPR - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Iran Update Special Report, July 12, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- U.S. and Iran are locked in a power struggle over the Strait of Hormuz - NBC News - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- CENTCOM Completes Another Wave of Strikes Against Iran - centcom.mil - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Inside the Mossad Plot to Install Israel's Arch-enemy Ahmadinejad as Iran's Leader - Haaretz - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump suggests he has left a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call - PBS - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump says he will give primetime speech Thursday amid flare-up with Iran - The Hill - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Despite Trumps wishes, Iran is dragging the US into a long war - The Conversation - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers - CBS News - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Opinion | The Irrepressible U.S.-Iran Conflict - WSJ - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump vows to hit Iran hard today and tomorrow, praises relationship with Netanyahu - The Times of Israel - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump Says the US Will Take Out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran - U.S. News & World Report - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump says the US will take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran - Reuters - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Will Oil Prices Rise as the US-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China. - The New York Times - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- US and Iran each assert they control the Strait of Hormuz after another heavy exchange of fire - Yahoo - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage - AP News - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal - The New York Times - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump renews Iran blockade and again threatens to take control of strait of Hormuz - The Guardian - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump: Iran blockade reinstated, US to charge 20% on Strait of Hormuz cargo - Reuters - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump Says He Is Reimposing the U.S. Blockade of Iran - WSJ - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates - AP News - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage - WRAL - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Sen. McConnell breaks weeks of silence about health, US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz control, The Odyssey - AP News - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- U.S. Strikes Iran After Iran Fires on Ship in Strait of Hormuz - The New York Times - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Iran updates: Trump says agreed to talks with Tehran, but ceasefire over - Al Jazeera - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump says U.S. will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge a toll for safe passage - PBS - July 13th, 2026 [July 13th, 2026]
- Trump revels America's military might as Iran fighting drags on - Axios - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- Inside Trumps Oval Office Decision to Ditch the Iran Ceasefire - WSJ - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- Live Updates: Iran and U.S. ramp up tit-for-tat strikes ahead of Ali Khamenei's burial - CBS News - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy - NPR - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- U.S. and Iran exchange intense new attacks after Trump says ceasefire is over - NBC News - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- Army review of Iran conflict's deadliest attack on U.S. soldiers to be shared with families - CBS News - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- US and Iran exchange more attacks across the Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal - AP News - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- The US has struck Iran at least 170 times in two days. But what is the goal? - CNN - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow? - CNN - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- First Thing: Second day of US strikes on Iran as Trump says Tehran behaving very badly - The Guardian - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- Trump reopens the Iran war and a political problem he cant shake - The Washington Post - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- Iran says millions are mourning Khamenei. Thats not the full picture - CNN - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- Oil prices fall more than 2% as mediators try to prevent U.S. and Iran from returning to war - CNBC - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- Iran unwilling to surrender control of the Strait of Hormuz: Former White House adviser Puneet Talwar - CNBC - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- Gulf companies are set to reveal the unequal toll of Iran war - Reuters - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon - Reuters - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- US and Iran exchange strikes: is Trumps peace deal over? | The Latest - The Guardian - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes For Second Night In a Row After Trump Says Cease-Fire Is 'Over' - Time Magazine - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- Joe Rogan says Trump might have 'f---ed it up' with the Iran War - USA Today - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]
- Is the US at war? Answering your questions about the US-Iran conflict - KMBC - July 9th, 2026 [July 9th, 2026]