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.
NIAC Welcomes Report from UN Human Rights Monitor, Calls for Mandate to be Extended
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jamal Abdi Phone: 202-386-6408Email: [email protected] Washington, DC – The National Iranian American Council released the following statement after the release of the latest report from the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran: The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) welcomes the latest report […]
NIAC Applauds US-Iran Diplomatic Progress, Warns Congress Against Sabotaging a Deal
The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) applauds the U.S. and Iran for engaging in substantive, productive negotiations in Geneva over the past two days.
NIAC Applauds Historic Phone-Call Between Obama and Rouhani
The President of the National Iranian American Council released the following statement in regard to the historic telephone conversation between President Barack Obama and President Hassan Rouhani.
U.S. Authorizes More Medical Exports to Iran; Financial Sanctions Remain Obstacle
NIAC applauds the Obama administration for expanding the list of medical devices that can be exported to Iran, and urges it to follow up on this action by addressing financial sanctions that have been cutting off humanitarian exports to Iran.
NIAC Condemns Sen. Graham’s Call for War Authorization
NIAC condemned the recent calls by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) for war against Iran. Graham today told a Christians United For Israel conference that he plans to introduce an authorization for the use of military force in Iran in two months.
Unprecedented: 131 in Congress Call for New Iran Diplomacy
The National Iranian American Council released the following statement regarding the Dent-Price letter sent by a 131 Members of Congress urging President Obama to reinvigorate Iran diplomacy.
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.
Obama Administration Doubles Down on Counterproductive Iran Sanctions
With Iran in the midst of a Presidential election, the Obama administration is continuing to double down on a counterproductive strategy of economic pressure that has empowered the regime, punished ordinary Iranians and hardened Iran’s nuclear policy.
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.
Report: Why Sanctions On Iran Aren’t Working
Iran is currently facing the most severe and strictest sanctions ever imposed on a country. Though these measures seek to curb Iranian nuclear ambitions, a recent IAEA report suggests continued nuclear advances by Iran. This begs the question: are sanctions affecting Tehran’s nuclear calculus? New report explains why economic pain has not caused Tehran to shift its nuclear policy
As NASA’s Ferdowsi Inspires, Iranian Visa Obstacles Should Be Cleared
As we celebrate our community’s accomplishments in science and engineering fields, we must ensure that Iranians are not blocked from visa opportunities.