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 […]
First Day of Vienna Nuclear Talks
Negotiations aimed at restoring the Iran nuclear deal, or Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), resumed in Vienna, Austria today. We have reasons to be optimistic.
What We Can Learn From Obama’s Cultural Diplomacy
From proposed religious litmus tests for Muslim immigrants to unrelenting efforts to kill the Iran deal and thwart trade and academic exchange, this election has left many in the Iranian-American community feeling alienated. Rhetoric has only intensified fear of Muslims and immigrants and policymaking has only made escape from the mire of identity politics more […]
Frustration Grows in Iran Around Sanctions Relief Complications
This week Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani addressed the Iranian public on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Both Khamenei and Rouhani acknowledged frustration with the pace of economic relief following the lifting of sanctions, while blaming the U.S. for failing to fulfill its commitments. As has been the […]
Time is Ripe For An Incidents at Sea Agreement
Washington, D.C.-The Strait of Hormuz, located at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, is one of the most sensitive regions in the world due to its geopolitical relevance. A variety of factors including the narrowness of the Strait of Hurmuz, the large amount of seaborne oil passing through the strait, and the constant presence of […]
Examining the Deal’s Impact on Regional Proliferation
The Obama administration chose to negotiate with Iran with two overarching goals: to close off Iran’s path to acquiring a nuclear weapon, and – by extension – to ensure that Iranian actions do not trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. The IAEA’s latest report has found that Iran continues to abide by all its […]