NIAC Calls for Release of Imprisoned Iranian Bloggers
According to recent reports, the IRGC arrested sixteen writers and bloggers who they accused of acting against national security, including seven employees of the tech website Narenji.com.
Going to Tehran; New dynamics both in the Middle East and the US made the Iran nuclear accord possible
Only six months ago, a deal on Iran’s nuclear program appeared impossible. But after the Iranian people elected the pragmatic Hassan Rouhani as president, a 17-minute phone conversation between him and President Barack Obama, and several weeks of secret talks, the deal is now a reality.
NIAC Applauds U.S.-Iran Nuclear Agreement
Diplomacy has delivered the U.S. and Iran from the brink of a disastrous war and placed the two countries at the beginning of a brighter, more sustainable path forward.
Historic U.S.-Iran Deal Halts the Slide to War
With the deal that was signed in the early morning hours in Geneva on Sunday, the two sides managed to change course from the path to a disastrous war and put us on a road that ends with concrete assurance that Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons.
NIAC Commends UNGA Third Committee for Iran Human Rights Resolution
NIAC commends the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee for passing an annual resolution calling on Iran to address human rights violations detailed most recently in a report published by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, Ahmed Shaheed.
Negotiations with Iran Show Promise, But True Test Comes Later
After objections by France caused a momentary disruption, the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) are once again united and meeting in Geneva this week with Iranian representatives to strike a deal on Iran’s nuclear program. The prospects for success appear favorable.
Both sides must avoid the mistakes of the 2003-05 talks between Iran and the EU to broker a deal
UN to Vote on Iran Human Rights Resolution
The UN General Assembly’s Third Committee is set to vote today on a resolution concerning the human rights situation in Iran.
Tide Turns Towards Diplomacy as Key Senators Oppose New Iran Sanctions
President Obama and the White House have been engaged in a battle in the Senate to block the chamber from passing new sanctions that could derail ongoing negotiations with Iran. The White House has been clear: new sanctions could kill the talks and put the U.S. on a “path to war.”
Congress and White House Clash on Sanctions
A battle is currently underway between the White House and hawks in Congress over whether to pursue a diplomatic agreement with Iran or go forward with new sanctions.
6 Reasons Iran Deal Was Good for America
Diplomacy is never easy. Top diplomats of Iran, the United States and other permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, plus Germany, spent three days debating a first, interim deal on Iran’s nuclear program. And an agreement was found: After 34 years of estrangement, Iran and the U.S. were finally on the same page.
Major Progress in Iran Nuclear Talks
Secretary of State John Kerry, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, High Representative Catherine Ashton, and many other negotiators deserve tremendous credit for bringing the P5+1 and Iran to the brink of a deal.
Jacking up Iran Sanctions Would Kill Peace Talks
With nuclear negotiations set to resume on Thursday in Geneva between Iran, the United States and their negotiating partners, recent signs of progress have raised expectations for a breakthrough to long-stalled negotiations.