‘Flexibility or Failure’: NIAC on Next Round of U.S.-Iran Nuclear Negotiations
Washington, DC – Ryan Costello, Policy Director at the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement ahead of the expected fourth round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, to be held on May 11 in Muscat with the facilitation of Oman’s foreign ministry: “The nuclear negotiations appear to be entering a critical phase […]
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 on Reports of Israeli Strike Pressure and U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome
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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 […]
NIAC Statement: Trump Announces Talks with Iran
Washington, DC – National Iranian American Council (NIAC) President Jamal Abdi released the following statement following remarks by President Trump indicating that the U.S. and Iran are engaging directly and will hold important talks this Saturday: “NIAC strongly supports President Trump’s efforts to engage Iran diplomatically. We hope that direct talks will proceed and that […]
“War, Weaponization or a Deal? President Trump’s High-Stakes Approach Toward Iran” Panel Recap
Featuring: Curt Mills (Executive Director, The American Conservative), Negar Mortazavi (Senior Fellow, Center for International Policy), Jamal Abdi (President, NIAC) and moderator Ryan Costello (Policy Director, NIAC) Washington, DC – “I think the strategic case is self-evident: I don’t think an Iran war is necessary or justified for U.S. national security, but I think it’s […]
NIAC Statement on Iranian Response to President Trump’s Letter
Washington, DC – Ryan Costello, Policy Director with the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement amid reports that Iran responded to President Trump’s letter to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei through intermediaries in Oman. “It is favorable that both the U.S. and Iran are communicating and hopefully making progress in jumpstarting serious negotiations. If […]
Upcoming Briefing: War, Weaponization, or a Deal? President Trump’s High Stakes Approach Toward Iran
NIAC Statement on Iranian Foreign Minister’s Comments on Trump Letter
Washington, DC – NIAC Policy Director Ryan Costello issued the following statement regarding comments made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who addressed U.S. President Donald Trump’s Letter to the Iranian Supreme Leader: “Araghchi’s comments shine a light on Trump’s early diplomatic approach to Iran, which has struck dueling notes of pressure and opportunities for […]
NIAC Warns of Dangerous Rhetoric and Tilt Back Toward Regional War
Washington, D.C. – National Iranian American Council (NIAC) President Jamal Abdi has released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s saber rattling toward Iran, the U.S. decision to bomb Houthi strongholds in Yemen and the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza: “The risks of regional war are once again surging with the apparent rupture of […]
NIAC Statement on How the U.S. and Iran Can Overcome Hurdles to Negotiations
Washington, DC – Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement after Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, issued statements on negotiations with Iran over the weekend: “Remarks from Iranian officials over the weekend suggest there is an opening for diplomacy if the United States focuses on realistic goals. […]
What happens if Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear program?
While President Trump has appealed directly to Iran’s leader seeking negotiations, U.S. intelligence reportedly believes that Israel could attempt to strike Iran’s nuclear program by the summer of 2025. What implications would Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program have on U.S. policy? Can Israel strike Iran’s nuclear program without U.S. involvement? Israel would likely require […]