New Congressional Sanctions Push Aimed at Killing Iran Diplomacy
The notion that U.S. sanctions on Iran are supposed to act as diplomatic leverage to get a nuclear deal may be dispelled once and for all by a new Congressional action now in the works.
US Raises the Stakes in Military Game of Chicken with Iran
US Raises the Stakes in Military Game of Chicken with IranMonday, April 22, 2013 By: Jamal Abdi & Solmaz Elmi-Sarabi (Special to PS Europe) While inside the US Congress the sentiment may be that the military option against Iran has to be more credible – a spate of new reports suggest that it is […]
Time for Humanitarian Fix to Iran Sanctions
In the past week, Iran has been struck by two earthquakes that have killed dozens of people and leveled hundreds of homes. And because of the political standoff with Iran’s government, Americans–including Iranian Americans with family in the affected regions–are largely unable to provide any help.
Iranian-American Coalition Reiterates Call for Obama to Allow Earthquake Relief
In the aftermath of the second deadly earthquake to strike Iran within a week, a coalition of organizations have reiterated their call for President Obama to ensure sanctions do not impede humanitarian assistance.
Coalition to Obama: Ensure Sanctions Don’t Block Iran Earthquake Relief
In the aftermath of a magnitude 6.3 earthquake that struck Iran, a coalition of Iranian-American, human rights, and humanitarian organizations called on President Obama to ensure sanctions do not impede relief efforts.
NIAC Calls on UN to Extend Human Rights Monitor Mandate, Condemns Iranian Government Abuses
NIAC calls on the UNHRC to vote next week in support of renewing the mandate for the monitor, which represents an important multilateral mechanism to address Iran’s human rights situation.
The Senate’s 10-Year Iraq War Anniversary Gift: War With Iran
Jeff Sessions (R-AL), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and many of their Senate colleagues are busy wrapping up the perfect gift for a country who has been through everything: a new war of choice in the Middle East with Iran.
Senators Push Promise to Support Israeli Strikes on Iran
New legislation calls for the U.S. to provide support for Israel should its government decide to launch military strikes on Iran.
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.
Blouin News Analysis: Iran’s Nuclear Program
NIAC Policy Director Jamal Abdi is featured on Blouin News where he discusses the upcoming negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and what the U.S. and Iran can do to ease tensions.
NIAC Calls for Release of Iranian Journalists
NIAC condemns the Iranian government’s recent arrests of at least 14 journalists in Tehran, an act that demonstrates the government’s continued brazen disregard for freedom of expression.
RT: Deadly US-Iran Sanctions
RT talks to NIAC Policy Director, Jamal Abdi, about crippling Iran sanctions and how to invoke true US-Iran diplomacy.