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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