NIAC Applauds “Give Diplomacy a Chance” Congressional Letter
NIAC commends the 104 Members of Congress who signed the bipartisan “Give Diplomacy a Chance” letter sent to President Obama today.
Obama Warns Congress Off Iran Sanctions
In last night’s State of the Union address, the president had the opportunity to address the group of lawmakers that could very well determine whether his legacy includes a deal that resolves the nuclear crisis with Iran or whether the U.S. continues on a path toward an unnecessary and costly war.
The Other Bully from New Jersey
Gov. Chris Christie isn’t the only New Jersey politician stirring up controversy these days. The senior Senator from New Jersey, Robert Menendez, has partnered with Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) to push an Iran sanctions bill over the strong objections of the White House, our nation’s diplomats, many of his own colleagues and the intelligence community.
Khamenei’s Little Helpers in the Senate
Unbeknownst to Senators Mark S. Kirk, R-Ill., and Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Iran’s hardline Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is rooting for them as they challenge President Barack Obama over new Iran sanctions. Tehran’s hardliners cunningly hope to benefit from Kirk and Menendez’s sabotage of diplomacy. Here’s why…
The Wrong Path to Peace with Iran
As American and Iranian negotiators prepare to implement their historic interim nuclear deal, a handful of hawkish legislators are on the cusp of destroying the last remaining pathway to peace.
Mirrored Politics and the Iran Deal
Both were never given a chance to win in the face of other establishment candidates, both were catapulted by the youth vote, both were welcomed to an economy in tatters, both were replacing presidents that were unpopular at home and abroad, and perhaps most importantly, both gave their respective populations an unprecedented sense of hope.
To Boost Leverage with Iran, Give Obama a Sanctions Kill Switch
The initial nuclear agreement with Iran represents a historic break in the cycle of escalation between our two countries. If it leads to a comprehensive deal, we could permanently take war and an Iranian nuclear weapon off the table.
Congress Sees the Light After Busy Week on Iran
Plans to pass a resolution in the House opposing the interim Iran nuclear deal and calling for new sanctions have been defeated. Further, plans to force a vote on new sanctions in the Senate next week appear increasingly unlikely, with key lawmakers rallying in opposition.
Tide Turns Towards Diplomacy as Key Senators Oppose New Iran Sanctions
President Obama and the White House have been engaged in a battle in the Senate to block the chamber from passing new sanctions that could derail ongoing negotiations with Iran. The White House has been clear: new sanctions could kill the talks and put the U.S. on a “path to war.”
Congress and White House Clash on Sanctions
A battle is currently underway between the White House and hawks in Congress over whether to pursue a diplomatic agreement with Iran or go forward with new sanctions.
NIAC Condemns Senator Kirk’s Insulting Comments Against Iranians
Senator Kirk stated, “How do you define an Iranian moderate? An Iranian who is out of bullets and out of money.”
Jacking up Iran Sanctions Would Kill Peace Talks
With nuclear negotiations set to resume on Thursday in Geneva between Iran, the United States and their negotiating partners, recent signs of progress have raised expectations for a breakthrough to long-stalled negotiations.