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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- Russia launches Soyuz rocket with dozens of satellites, including two from Iran - Reuters - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
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- Iran executes a Jewish citizen convicted of murder following a dispute over money - ABC News - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
- US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country - The Associated Press - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
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- Iran Issues Fresh Threats Against Israel, U.S. - Foundation for Defense of Democracies - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
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- Two members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards killed in helicopter crash - FRANCE 24 English - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
- Iran wants to hold region hostage with retaliation op - analysis - The Jerusalem Post - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
- Iran slams destabilizing presence as US sends B-52 bombers to region - The Times of Israel - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
- Woman strips off clothes at Iran university in apparent protest, reports say - Reuters - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
- Iran says two French detainees held in good conditions - Reuters - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
- Reformist clerics imply Iran should back two-state solution for Israel and Palestine - The Guardian - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
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- From Iran to Turkey, how the Middle East is bracing for US elections - Al-Monitor - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
- Iran Rejects Nuclear Weapons but Will 'Defend Itself by All Means' - Newsweek - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
- Iran vows strong and complex attack against Israel in retaliation for strikes - New York Post - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
- US said to warn Iran it wont be able to restrain Israel if Tehran attacks again - The Times of Israel - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
- The Houthis couldn't have built their most dangerous weapons without help from Iran and others, UN experts find - Business Insider - November 5th, 2024 [November 5th, 2024]
- Iran detains woman who stripped to her underwear at university in apparent protest - ABC News - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Iran executes Jewish Iranian man after settlement aimed at saving him was rejected - The Times of Israel - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Israel says it conducted a ground raid in Syria and seized a Syrian citizen connected to Iran - PBS NewsHour - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Iran said planning to use more powerful weapons in next attack on Israel - The Times of Israel - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- The Longer Iran Waits to Attack Israel, the More Risks It Takes - Haaretz - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Iran's enemies will receive crushing response - Khamenei - BBC.com - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Iran fears Trump win would bring Israeli strikes on nuclear sites, Western sanctions - The Times of Israel - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran - The Associated Press - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Israel Iran war Live Updates: IDF says it eliminated Hezbollah commander Abu Ali Rida - The Times of India - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Iran plans strong and complex attack on Israel as Khamenei vows 'harsh retaliation' | What we know so far | Today News - Mint - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- 'Orders to come from Iran': Iraqi militias pose growing risk to Israel - expert - The Jerusalem Post - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Iraq trying to reel in Iran-backed groups to prevent confrontation with Israel - The Times of Israel - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Iran warns of 'crushing response' following Israeli airstrikes as Pentagon announces plans to bolster US presence in the Middle East - Business... - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Khamenei aide warns Iran may review nuclear doctrine if facing existential threat - The Times of Israel - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Iran Is Freaked: The Air Force Is Sending B-52 Bombers Much Closer - The National Interest Online - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Israel at War Day 394 | Report: Iran's Army Will Participate in 'Strong and Complex' Attack on Israel - Haaretz - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Iran says airspace remains open - The Jerusalem Post - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- UN experts say Houthis exploited Gaza war to boost regional status, aided by Iran - The Times of Israel - November 4th, 2024 [November 4th, 2024]
- Netanyahu tells U.S. that Israel will strike Iranian military, not nuclear or oil, targets, officials say - The Washington Post - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Opinion | Its Time for America to Get Real With Iran and Israel - The New York Times - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Iran says it will respond decisively if Israel attacks, asks UN to intervene - The Times of Israel - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- US warns Iran to stop plotting against Trump, says US official - Reuters - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Iran working to control oil spill off Kharg Island, says IRNA - Reuters - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Israel said to decide on targets it could strike in Iran: Now a matter of time - The Times of Israel - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Israel will respond to Iran based on national interest - Netanyahu - BBC.com - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Israel Tells U.S. It Will Limit Its Expected Strike on Iran to Military Targets, Officials Say - The New York Times - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Israeli arrested for plot to kill local scientist in exchange for $100K from Iran - The Times of Israel - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Israel is ready to strike Iran with attack expected before US election: report - New York Post - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Iran Shouldnt Expect Russia to Come Riding to Its Rescue - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Jordan tells Iran it will not allow anyone to violate its airspace - The Times of Israel - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Iran has a big surprise and is waiting for zero hour, warns senior IRGC officer - Middle East Monitor - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Iran cyber attacks against Israel surged after Gaza war started, Microsoft reports - The Times of Israel - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Sudans civil war fueled by secret arms shipments from UAE and Iran - The Washington Post - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Israel launches new strikes in Beirut despite U.S. warning over scale of attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah - CBS News - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Any retaliation against Iran will be based on national interest, says Israel - The Guardian - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
- Would Iran Close the Strait of Hormuz in a Conflict? - The Maritime Executive - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
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- Israel has these four options for attacking Iran - The Economist - October 16th, 2024 [October 16th, 2024]
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- Video: Iran warns US that it will retaliate against any future Israel strike - CNN - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- Iran says it halted indirect talks with US in Oman as it waits for Israeli retaliation - The Times of Israel - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- EU includes Iran Air in sanctions over missile transfer to Russia - Reuters - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- US will send a missile defense system and troops to run it to Israel to aid defense against Iran - The Associated Press - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- Two Israelis arrested for acts of sabotage, plotting assassination for Iran - The Times of Israel - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- As Israel plots to strike Iran, its choices range from symbolic to severe - The Associated Press - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- Uncertainty looms over Israels expected Iran strike; rescuers dig through debris in central Beirut - The Washington Post - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- Iran Issues New Warning: 'We Have No Red Line' - Newsweek - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- Iran's attacks on Israel suggest ballistic missiles are an overhyped threat - Business Insider - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- A US missile-defense system, hailed as the world's best, is headed to Israel to counter Iran - Business Insider - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- 'No red lines' in defending Iran and its interests, foreign minister says - FRANCE 24 English - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- Iran bans pagers, walkie talkies on planes after blasts targeting Hezbollah members - The Times of Israel - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]
- Putin hails very close links with Iran at landmark first meeting with president, as Middle East tensions soar - CNN - October 14th, 2024 [October 14th, 2024]