In Vienna, U.S. and Iran Building a Recipe for Success
As the latest round of nuclear talks between Iran and the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) came to a close here in Vienna, one thing stood out above all else: the two sides are equally invested in building a recipe for success.
This Norooz, Wishing Iranians (Access to) a Healthy New Year
In the spirit of Norooz, Iranian Americans urge Congressional Representatives to sign Rep. Jim Moran’s (D-VA) letter, to ensure sanctions stop impacting Iranians’ access to critical medicine.
In Vienna, U.S. and Iran Shave Down the Mistrust
Unlike the fast-paced, edge-of-your seat diplomacy that secured an interim deal in Geneva, slow and steady will win the race to a final deal in Vienna. With a Gordian knot of technical problems and political differences to cut through, both sides are ready for the long haul.
In Vienna, U.S. and Iran Inch Toward a Better Future
While we are not yet in the clear, we are most certainly in uncharted waters. Successful nuclear diplomacy in Geneva strengthened relationships between all relevant parties and provided valuable insights into their perspectives. Looking ahead, four big picture issues will go a long way toward making or breaking the peace.
Obama Warns Congress Off Iran Sanctions
In last night’s State of the Union address, the president had the opportunity to address the group of lawmakers that could very well determine whether his legacy includes a deal that resolves the nuclear crisis with Iran or whether the U.S. continues on a path toward an unnecessary and costly war.
The Other Bully from New Jersey
Gov. Chris Christie isn’t the only New Jersey politician stirring up controversy these days. The senior Senator from New Jersey, Robert Menendez, has partnered with Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) to push an Iran sanctions bill over the strong objections of the White House, our nation’s diplomats, many of his own colleagues and the intelligence community.
Which Iran Will We Choose?
The historic interim agreement between the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) and Iran over its nuclear dispute is not just about enrichment, centrifuges and breakout capabilities. Ultimately, it will help determine who and what will define Iran’s foreign and domestic policies for decades to come.
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.
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.”
In Geneva, U.S. and Iran Near the Finish Line
As three days of intensive negotiations came to a close here in Geneva, I was reminded of an old Winston Churchill quote that aptly describes the challenge facing America and Iran: “Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions.”
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.
Adelson and FDD Want to Nuke Iran, Diplomacy
Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire best-known in political circles for losing a great deal of money trying to unseat President Obama in the 2012 election, is also a major donor to organizations that are pushing for new sanctions and war with Iran.