NIAC Welcomes Release of 11 Iranian Prisoners of Conscience
The National Iranian American Council welcomes today’s release of 11 Iranian prisoners of conscience, including human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh.
The Most Disingenuous Argument for Sanctions Yet
“The hopeful signs are significant–Hassan Rouhani was just sworn in as president after running on a platform of moderation and reconciliation with the West, and he has sent strong signals he wants to engage productively to resolve the nuclear issue.”
NIAC Deplores House Vote on Iran Sanctions
The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) deplores the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R.850, a broad new Iran sanctions bill.
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.
Former Officials Call on Obama to Reinvigorate Iran Diplomacy
Twenty-nine prominent former government officials, diplomats, military officers, and national security experts are calling on the White House to pursue direct negotiations with Iran once the country’s new president, Hassan Rouhani, is inaugurated.
Obama and Iran’s Rouhani Must Seize the Moment In Spite of Hardliners
The election of Hassan Rouhani to be the next President of Iran presents a major potential opportunity for progress on human rights in Iran and diplomacy with the U.S. Despite the odds, the Iranian people made their voices heard in Iran. Let’s make sure they don’t fall on deaf ears in the United States.
NIAC’s Statement on Iran’s Election of Hassan Rouhani
The election of Hassan Rouhani to be the next President of Iran signals a potential opening for progress on human rights inside Iran as well as nuclear diplomacy. Rouhani, a former nuclear negotiator under former reformist President Khatami, has also called for a more constructive approach to nuclear 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.