{"id":328960,"date":"2025-02-25T07:49:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T06:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=328960"},"modified":"2025-02-25T22:20:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T21:20:24","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-february-25-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-february-25-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 February 25, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Supporters of the Iranian Resistance in Geneva, Switzerland, held a rally on February 24, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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UPDATE: 10:00 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

Deputy Director Of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, Alireza Jafarzadeh, Discusses the Ongoing Challenges Posed by the Iranian Regime<\/h3>\n

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Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director, National Council of Resistance of Iran discusses with John Solomon on this Podcast Episode the ongoing challenges posed by the Iranian regime, particularly regarding its funding through proxies and oil sales. Alireza shares insights on the importance of cutting off resources to Iran, the implications of Iraq’s political landscape, and the potential impact of peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on Iran’s actions.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 6:00 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

Swedish Foreign Minister Accuses Iran’s Regime of Destabilizing the Region<\/h3>\n

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Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard has accused the Iranian regime of being the primary destabilizing force in the region, warning that Tehran\u2019s actions extend beyond the Middle East and pose a security threat to Europe.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a foreign policy session in the Swedish Parliament on Tuesday, February 25, Malmer stated that the regime, through its proxy groups, is involved in terrorist activities that endanger Sweden\u2019s security. This marks the first time Sweden has publicly accused Tehran of such actions, signaling a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two countries.<\/p>\n

Her remarks come amid a series of recent security concerns, including the impending deportation of Mohsen Hakimollahi, an Iranian cleric and head of the Imam Ali Islamic Center in Stockholm, which is linked to Tehran\u2019s influence operations in Northern Europe.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 11:00 AM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

Trump and Macron Unite Against Iran\u2019s Regime, Vow to Block Nuclear Ambitions and Regional Aggression<\/h3>\n

At a joint press conference<\/a> on February 24, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to preventing Iran\u2019s regime from obtaining nuclear weapons and curbing its destabilizing actions in the region.<\/p>\n

Macron stressed that France will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear arms, calling for a coordinated approach with regional partners to counter Tehran\u2019s threats. He also warned about the regime\u2019s ballistic missile program, citing its role in fueling instability across the Middle East.<\/p>\n

Trump vowed to restore maximum pressure on Tehran, recalling his first-term sanctions that crippled Iran\u2019s economy and weakened its proxy forces. He criticized past diplomatic efforts, insisting that the only way forward is to hold the Iranian regime accountable through decisive action.<\/p>\n

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In Full: Trump and Macron hold news conference at White House<\/div><\/div>
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