NIAC Statement on Apple’s Decision to Restrict Iranian-Made Apps
Apple’s decision to restrict mobile apps made by Iranian developers may be an overly cautious approach to U.S. sanctions compliance that undermines U.S. interests by limiting the Iranian people’s access to technologies used for personal communication.
NIAC Urges President Obama to Establish U.S.-Iran Banking Channel
With a potential nuclear deal only weeks away, the National Iranian American Council is urging that a direct banking channel be established between the U.S. and Iran.
NIAC Encouraged That Apple is Looking at Entering Iran
National Iranian American Council Policy Director Jamal Abdi released the following statement regarding reports that Apple, Inc. is exploring opportunities to sell goods in Iran should a nuclear deal be reached and sanctions be sufficiently lifted.
American Journalists on Sanctions Impact Inside Iran
Two prominent American journalists who recently returned from Iran are cautioning that new sanctions at this time would undermine U.S. interests and hurt the people of Iran.
Iran Nuclear Talks Media Advisory: NIAC Experts Available for Analysis
Experts from the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) will be available to media before, during and after the conclusion of nuclear negotiations between the United States, other members of the P5+1 and Iran in Geneva.
Why D.C. Is Wrong to Discredit Iran’s New President
Ultimately, change in foreign policy will be limited unless it’s accompanied by progress in Iran’s internal situation. But at a minimum, neither the intent nor capability of Rohani should be discounted. Obama suffered from this very Iranian mistake in 2009. Now he must be careful not to repeat it.
Iran Elections Media Advisory: NIAC Experts Available for Analysis
NIAC experts will be available to media before, during and after Iran’s presidential election for analysis of Iran’s internal political dynamics; implications for Iran’s pro-democracy and human rights movement; considerations of policymakers inside the U.S.; and the reaction of the Iranian-American community.
NIAC Applauds Lifting of Communications Sanctions for Iranians
NIAC applauds the Obama Administration’s anticipated decision to lift sanctions on consumer communication tools for the Iranian people tomorrow. This long sought action will help ensure sanctions do not block important consumer communication hardware, software, and services for ordinary Iranians.
Iranian Students Hit by Sanctions on Schools, Banks
Iranian students are facing new obstacles to pay for college tuition and even to enroll in universities in the U.S. and Europe due to increasingly broad sanctions.
Brzezinski: US Should Not Follow Israel on Iran Like a “Stupid Mule”
Speaking before a conference sponsored jointly by the Arms Control Association and NIAC, Brzezinski effectively ruled out a U.S. or Israel attack on Iran as “an act of utter irresponsibility” that would mean “the region would literally be set aflame.”
New Study Outlines Impact of Broad Sanctions on Iranian Americans
ALC released a study today documenting the negative consequences of sanctions on Iranian Americans as part of a collaborative effort with IABA, PAAIA, and NIAC.
New Iran Sanctions Undermine Diplomacy and Human Rights
NIAC supports an effective approach to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon, protect human rights in Iran, and support the democratic future that Iranians have aspired to for over a century. This bill is not that approach.