NIAC Statement on Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
A ceasefire to the brutal war in Gaza that has taken at least tens of thousands of innocent lives is long overdue and we hope it will be implemented in full, providing relief for the besieged and starved population of Gaza and freedom for all long-suffering hostages.
NIAC Statement on Lebanon Ceasefire Agreement
Washington, DC – Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement amid reports that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire to halt the conflict that has claimed the lives of more than 3,700 in Lebanon: “We welcome the news of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel and hope […]
Lebanon and Gaza Wars Threaten to Ignite U.S.-Iran Conflict
The spread of the Gaza war into Lebanon is a devastating development for those of us working to prevent a regional war that would pull the U.S. and Iran into its trajectory. While the Israeli assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has received praise from top U.S. leaders, the civilian toll of the war in […]
Iran News Roundup: July 3, 2012
US Increases Military Presence in the Persian Gulf In response to proposed legislation in the Iranian parliament to close the Strait of Hormuz, the United States has “quietly” moved additional fighter jets, minesweepers, stealth warplanes, and other military reinforcements into the region. Navy ships are in place patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly to ensure […]