{"id":329485,"date":"2025-03-15T09:34:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T08:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=329485"},"modified":"2025-03-15T20:47:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T19:47:02","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-march-15-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-march-15-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 March 15, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Families of victims of the 1980 massacres in Iran laid flowers at the graves of their loved ones in Khavaran Cemetery, a tradition observed on the last Thursday of the Persian calendar year- March 13, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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UPDATE: 8:30 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

U.S. Launches Broad Attack on Militant Sites in Yemen<\/h3>\n

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The United States began large-scale military strikes on Saturday against dozens of targets in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, President Trump announced.\u00a0It was the opening salvo in what senior American officials said was a new offensive against the militants and a strong message to Iran, as Mr. Trump seeks a nuclear deal with its government.<\/p>\n

Air and naval strikes ordered by Mr. Trump hit radars, air defenses, and missile and drone systems in an effort to open international shipping lanes in the Red Sea that the\u00a0Houthis have disrupted for months<\/a>\u00a0with their own attacks. The Biden administration\u00a0conducted several similar strikes against the Houthis<\/a>\u00a0but largely failed to restore stability to the region.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 2:30 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

France Reaffirms Commitment to Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons<\/h3>\n

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The French Foreign Ministry has reiterated its firm stance against Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, emphasizing that Tehran’s nuclear advancements pose a serious proliferation threat. Speaking at a press briefing, a French spokesperson stated<\/a>: “It has always been clear for France that we are determined to ensure that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons. This is a firm and consistent position.”<\/p>\n

The statement follows increasing concerns over Iran\u2019s accelerating nuclear program, as highlighted in multiple reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The French government, in coordination with its E3 partners\u2014the United Kingdom and Germany\u2014continues to advocate for a diplomatic resolution\u00a0while closely engaging with the United States and regional partners.<\/p>\n

Recent discussions in Geneva and a United Nations Security Council meeting further underscored the gravity of the nuclear crisis. France emphasized that it remains committed to negotiations but warned of grave proliferation consequences if the regime in Iran fails to halt its nuclear escalation.<\/p>\n

French officials expressed concerns over Tehran\u2019s deliberate policy shifts and lack of full cooperation with the IAEA, reinforcing the need for continued international pressure to curb the regime\u2019s nuclear ambitions. The French Foreign Ministry assured that further high-level discussions with Iran and its international partners are ongoing, though no specific dates for the next E3+Iran meeting have been confirmed.<\/p>\n

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US Secretary of State Warns Iranian Regime Against Military Expansion in Venezuela<\/h3>\n

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stark warning against the Iranian regime\u2019s growing presence in Venezuela, declaring that the United States will never tolerate Tehran establishing an operational base in the Western Hemisphere.\u00a0In an interview with Fox Noticias<\/a> on March 13, Rubio accused the Venezuelan government of actively working to host Iranian military operations, stating: \u201cThe Maduro regime has told Iran that it wants to be Iran\u2019s operational base in our hemisphere.\u201d He emphasized that President Trump will not allow such a development, calling it \u201cunacceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rubio also linked the clerical regime to Venezuela\u2019s narcotics trade, reinforcing long-standing U.S. accusations that Tehran is exploiting its alliance with Caracas for illicit activities. He warned of further punitive measures should Venezuela continue to provide Iran with a strategic foothold.<\/p>\n

As tensions rise, Washington is expected to take a harsher stance against both Iran and Venezuela, signaling a shift toward stronger economic and diplomatic countermeasures.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 10:30 AM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

G7 Foreign Ministers Condemn Iranian Regime\u2019s Destabilizing Actions and Nuclear Ambitions<\/h3>\n

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On March 14, the G7 foreign ministers have issued a strong joint statement<\/a> declaring that the Iranian regime must never be allowed to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, calling Tehran the primary source of regional instability. The statement, released at the conclusion of the G7 summit in Canada, underscores growing international alarm over Iran\u2019s nuclear ambitions and destabilizing activities.<\/p>\n

The foreign ministers of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, along with the High Representative of the European Union, urged the clerical regime in Iran to change its policies, de-escalate tensions, and commit to diplomacy. The statement reflects mounting frustration with Tehran\u2019s refusal to cooperate with international norms while continuing to expand its nuclear capabilities.<\/p>\n

The G7 also condemned Iran\u2019s use of arbitrary detentions and assassination plots against dissidents abroad, describing these actions as a coercive tool employed by the regime. This comes amid increasing reports of Iranian intelligence targeting opposition figures in Western countries.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the statement criticized the regime\u2019s military support for Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine, aligning Tehran with Moscow\u2019s aggressive military expansion. The G7 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to taking further action against Iran and other states aiding Russia\u2019s military efforts.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 9:00 AM CET<\/span><\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s Rebellious Youth Respond to Regime\u2019s Killing Spree in Prisons<\/h3>\n

As internal crises escalate and divisions intensify within Iran\u2019s regime, supreme leader Ali Khamenei has resorted to the mass execution of prisoners. Since February 19, the regime has carried out nearly one hundred executions with the aim of creating an atmosphere of terror and repression. In response, the heroic rebellious youth have risen to confront the enemy with 60 fiery acts of resistance with the slogan \u201cFire answers executions.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Suppression of Iran\u2019s Baluch people met with fury of rebellious youth<\/div><\/div>
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