Political Prisoners Released
In this week’s Iran Unfiltered, NIAC’s Sina Toossi covers the latest developments in Iran and the region for the week of October 28, 2019.
Iranian Women Enter Azadi Stadium
In this week’s Iran Unfiltered, Sina Toossi covers the latest developments in Iran and the region for the week of September 30th, 2019.
Rouhani Says US Open to Sanctions Removal
In this week’s Iran Unfiltered, Sina Toossi covers the latest developments in Iran and the region for the week of September 23rd, 2019.
Iran Reacts to Bolton’s Ouster & the Blue Girl’s Death
In this week’s Iran Unfiltered, Sina Toossi covers the latest developments in Iran and the region as Iran warns against a US-led Persian Gulf coalition in the week of August 5th.
Iranian Officials Stress They Won’t Negotiate with Trump
In this week’s Iran Unfiltered, Sina Toossi covers the latest developments in Iran and the region as Iran warns against a US-led Persian Gulf coalition in the week of August 5th.
Iranian Officials React to U.S. Sanctioning Zarif
In this week’s Iran Unfiltered, Sina Toossi covers the latest developments with officials reacting to the U.S. sanctioning Zarif, the long prison sentences given to three anti-compulsory Hijab activists, Rouhani’s defense of the JCPOA and saying a new agreement with Europe possible, and the appointment of the new INSTEX chief.
NIAC Applauds Open Letter Signed by Over 100 Iranian Human Rights Defenders Expressing Concern over U.S.-Iran Tensions
The San Francisco-based human rights group, United For Iran, published a letter signed by over 100 Iranian human rights advocates expressing concern against further U.S. escalation with Iran. The letter expresses “grave concerns over the rising tension between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which risks a military confrontation that would cause massive human rights harms.”
NIAC Statement on Recent Demonstrations in Iran
“Ultimately, like any other country, it is up to Iranians living in Iran to decide their country’s destiny. Outside countries or interests who seek to exploit the legitimate grievances of Iranians in order advance their own ulterior agendas only undermine the will of the Iranian people. As outside observers, we will continue our efforts to defend universal human rights rights and hold the Iranian government accountable to its international human rights obligations.”
NIAC Welcomes Appointment of New Iran Human Rights Rapporteur
The appointment of Dr. Rehman to serve as the next Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran will ensure the continuation of important and neutral work aimed at holding Iran’s government accountable to its international human rights obligations.
NIAC Condemns Spate of Executions in Iran
Washington, DC – The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) released the following statement after the Iranian government carried out a spate of approximately twenty executions: “NIAC condemns the Iranian government’s recent spate of executions and reiterates its call for Iran to uphold its international human rights obligations. The execution of a teenager who was arrested as […]
NIAC Condemns Human Rights Violations in Iran
NIAC condemns the Iranian government’s recent violations of its international human rights obligations, including the closed trial of Iranian-American journalist Jason Rezaian and the recent actions against social media activists.
House Advances Resolution on Americans Detained in Iran
On Tuesday, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs heard testimony from family members of Amir Hekmati, Jason Rezaian, Saeed Abedini, and Robert Levinson before advancing a resolution sponsored by Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI) calling for the release of Americans detained in Iran.