{"id":333728,"date":"2025-07-03T07:24:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T06:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=333728"},"modified":"2025-07-03T14:29:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T13:29:10","slug":"iran-news-in-brief-july-3-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-in-brief-news\/iran-news-in-brief-july-3-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News in Brief \u2013 July 3, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Iranian-Americans in San Francisco commemorate 44 years of resistance to Iran\u2019s clerical dictatorship with a public photo exhibition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS<\/h3>\n

UPDATE: 3:00 PM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iran Made Preparations to Mine the Strait of Hormuz, US Sources Say<\/h3>\n

WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) – The Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, a move that intensified concerns in Washington that Tehran was gearing up to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following\u00a0Israel’s strikes on sites across Iran<\/a>, according to two U.S. officials.<\/p>\n

The previously unreported preparations, which were detected by U.S. intelligence, occurred some time after Israel launched its initial missile attack against Iran on June 13, said the officials, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters.<\/p>\n

The loading of the mines – which have not been deployed in the strait – suggests that Tehran may have been serious about closing one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, a move that would have escalated an already-spiraling conflict and severely hobbled global commerce.<\/p>\n

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UN Says Iran Suspending IAEA Cooperation ‘Obviously Concerning’<\/h3>\n

Agence France Presse (AFP) – Iran’s suspension of its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is “obviously concerning,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Wednesday.<\/p>\n

“We’ve seen the official decision, which is obviously concerning. I think the Secretary-General has been very consistent in his call for Iran to cooperate with the IAEA, and, frankly, for all countries to work closely with the IAEA on nuclear issues,” he told reporters.<\/p>\n

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Britain Can Help Create New Dawn in Middle East Without Spilling Blood \u2013 We Must Step Up<\/h3>\n

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After addressing a major rally of Iranian expats in Berlin amid the\u00a0Israel<\/a>-Iran war, a young Iranian woman’s tearful question echoed a sentiment shared by millions: “When will Western governments decide to be on our side? We only want your political support and to recognize our right to take back our country. Is this too much to ask?” Her words underscore a critical truth: while the recent conflict between\u00a0Israel<\/a>\u00a0and Iran has seemingly ended, the core struggle between the Iranian regime and its people continues unabated.<\/p>\n

The regime’s significant losses in the brief war have laid bare its vulnerabilities, creating new opportunities for a domestic opposition movement that has been gaining momentum in recent years. Following nationwide protests in late 2022 and regional defeats in 2024, there is growing hope that the regime’s hold on power is precarious.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: 8:00 AM CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s Rebellious Youth Target Regime\u2019s Centers in Response to Crackdown on Political Prisoners<\/h3>\n
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