NIAC Opposes Amendment to Extend Iran Sanctions 10 Years
NIAC strongly opposes a controversial amendment that would extend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 from its current expiration of 2016 through 2026.
Memo: Congress Considers Its Options on an Iran Deal
With growing confidence that a framework nuclear deal with Iran will be sealed before the March 31 deadline, Congress is turning its attention to oversight of any nuclear agreement.
U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Now Stronger Than Netanyahu’s Pressure
Three Congressional letters are being sent the President regarding nuclear negotiations with Iran.
Iran News Roundup: June 27, 2012
Congress Eyes More Sanctions U.S. lawmakers are seeking to finalize Iran sanctions legislation in July. Senator Menendez said, “‘We’re trying to see if we can get the House either to largely accept what we put through, or to come to what would be a quick staff conference that would lead us to a final conclusion […]
Dysfunctional Congress Threatens Iran Talks
As the United States and Iran look for an exit ramp off the road to war, they may find a surprising new obstacle: the very sanctions legislation that many credit for bringing Iran back to the negotiating table. As a result of that sanctions bill, Congress now has the de-facto power to block any diplomatic […]
Senate Cmte. Passes Sanctions, Despite State Dept. Opposition
Washington, DC – The Senate Banking Committee passed a broad set of Iran sanctions today, despite one Senator saying that the act was opposed by U.S. Department of State. The unanimous vote, 23-0 in favor, papered over differences that emerged in the hearing. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) raised repeated objections to the bill. “This is […]