NIAC Statement on Third Round of U.S.-Iran Talks in Oman
Washington D.C. – The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) welcomes the progress made during the latest round of talks between the United States and Iran held this past Saturday in Oman. Three rounds of negotiations have already taken place in a positive environment, including at the technical level, with the next round scheduled for this […]
NIAC Statement on the Explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port
Washington D.C. – The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) is shocked and deeply saddened by the devastating explosions lin Bandar Abbas, Iran, which has tragically claimed the lives of at least 40 people and left more than 1,200 injured. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the entire Bandar Abbas community. We extend […]
NIAC Statement on Second Round of U.S.-Iran Talks in Rome
Washington, DC – The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) released the following statement on reports of progress between the U.S. and Iran after a second round of talks held in Rome on April 19, mediated by Oman: “Reports that a second round of U.S.-Iran negotiations has made progress, clearing the way for technical talks, is […]
NIAC Statement: Status of U.S.-Iran Talks in Oman
Washington, DC – Ryan Costello, Policy Director with the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement on the conclusion of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Oman: “The fact that indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have reportedly been held in a positive environment, with plans to reconvene, can create momentum toward […]
Biden is Right to Want to Avoid War with Iran Following Militia Attack on U.S. Forces in Jordan
Three American service members were killed on Sunday, and over thirty were injured, in a drone strike the White House says was conducted by “Iran-backed militant groups”. Now, Biden is indicating that the U.S. will respond and at a time of its choosing, while indicating that the U.S. does not seek a broader war with Iran.
The House is Playing Dangerous Games with Humanitarian Waivers and Hostage Diplomacy by passing H.R.5961
Washington, DC – Ryan Costello, Policy Director with the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement on the House of Representatives passing H.R. 5961, or ‘‘No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act,” a provision that would force the U.S. to renege on the September prisoner swap with Iran and undermine opportunities to address humanitarian shortages […]
NIAC applauds freedom for five Iranian-Americans
Washington, DC – the National Iranian American Council issued the following statement upon news that the U.S. and Iran had finalized a prisoner swap freeing five Iranian-American dual nationals: “Today is a day to be thankful that five Iranian-American families have been made whole again following horrific ordeals. Our thoughts are with the Namazi, Shargi […]
NIAC Statement on Persian Gulf Militarization
Washington, DC – Ryan Costello, Policy Director with the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement regarding reports that U.S. Marines would imbed with oil tankers transiting the Persian Gulf, following tit for tat seizures of oil tankers from the U.S. and Iran in recent months: “The enforcement of unilateral U.S. sanctions on Iran, […]
NIAC Statement on Biden’s MENA Category Recommendations
The Biden administration is proposing major changes to forms for the 2030 census and federal government surveys. This includes the adoption of a new Middle Eastern and North African category on the Census.
NIAC Statement on Biden Reinstating Sanctions Waivers on Iran’s Civilian Nuclear Activities
Ryan Costello, Policy Director with the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement following the Biden administration’s announcement that they would reinstate sanctions waivers related to Iran’s civilian nuclear program: “Trump never should have revoked these waivers in the first place, which are in the US interest and benefit nonproliferation efforts. It is a […]
Authorities Continue Crackdown on Free Expression with Arrest of Rapper
For too long, the Iranian government has met free expression with arbitrary detention–a flagrant violation of Iran’s international human rights obligations that poses a direct threat to Iran’s vibrant and diverse cultural expressions. This was once again evidenced by the arrest of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi by Iranian authorities, ostensibly for producing music that is not in line with the strict limitations placed on Iranian artists, which also sharply criticized Iranian officials and the state’s repression.
بیانیه نایاک در خصوص نقشه حکومت ایران برای ربودن مسیح علینژاد
Click here to read this in English. روز سه‌شنبه ۱۳ ژوئن دادگاه فدرال نیویورک گروهی از اتباع ایران را به توطئه برای ربودن مسیح علینژاد، فعال ایرانی ساکن بروکلین، و چند جرم دیگر از جمله نقض تحریم‌های آمریکا متهم کرد و علیه آنها اعلام جرم نمود. نیلوفر بهادری‌فر، تبعه ایرانی ساکن کالیفرنیا نیز با اتهام […]