NIAC Warns of Dangerous Rhetoric and Tilt Back Toward Regional War
Washington, D.C. – National Iranian American Council (NIAC) President Jamal Abdi has released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s saber rattling toward Iran, the U.S. decision to bomb Houthi strongholds in Yemen and the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza: “The risks of regional war are once again surging with the apparent rupture of […]
What happens if Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear program?
While President Trump has appealed directly to Iran’s leader seeking negotiations, U.S. intelligence reportedly believes that Israel could attempt to strike Iran’s nuclear program by the summer of 2025. What implications would Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program have on U.S. policy? Can Israel strike Iran’s nuclear program without U.S. involvement? Israel would likely require […]
Can Trump and Iran Sign a Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement?
“When Trump first put in “maximum pressure” back in 2018…the runway from maximum pressure to an actual conflict was much much longer than it is today because of the regional dynamics,” since today, as Parsi noted, “you already have a region that is essentially on the brink of explosion.” Those remarks were given by Trita […]
Netanyahu Expected to Stoke Iran Tensions Amid Trump White House Visit
NIAC President Jamal Abdi released the following statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House today, which comes as the administration is reportedly preparing to institute some form of “maximum pressure” sanctions pressure on Iran.
NIAC Urges Congressman Jeffries to Clarify War-Mongering Remarks on Iran
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) sounded more like Dick Cheney than the Democratic Leader when he delivered remarks on Iran this weekend. He stated that Iran was weak and the U.S. “can’t take its foot off the gas until Iran is brought to its knees” using “all available mechanisms.” This hawkish rhetoric comes as Donald Trump […]
NIAC Statement on Israeli Military Strikes in Iran
Washington, DC – NIAC President Jamal Abdi issued the following statement following Israel’s military strikes against targets in Iran: Last night, Israel launched an attack against Iran, with strikes hitting military targets inside Iran. At least four military personnel have been reported killed, which could increase with time. Iran’s initial reaction has been to largely […]
Where Congress Stands on War with Iran
After more than a year of Israel’s war on Gaza, the U.S., Israel, and Iran now find themselves on the cusp of a disastrous, full-blown regional war. Following Iran’s barrage of missiles against Israel on October 1st, Israel has vowed a severe military retaliation, with Iran vowing to respond in kind to any attack. The […]
October 7: Reflecting on a Year of Immense Destruction and Loss
Today, October 7, we mark a somber anniversary. This day marks when Hamas launched a horrific attack that killed hundreds of Israeli civilians, which was rightly condemned across the world. Many, including the families of Israelis taken hostage by Hamas, are still grieving that horrific day and all the bloodshed that has followed. That day […]
NIAC Leads 80+ Organizations in Urging President Biden to Halt Israel’s March to Regional War
Washington, DC – National Iranian American Council (NIAC) led more than 80 organizations representing diverse American communities in sending a letter to President Biden urging that he halt Israel’s march to regional war. This call comes in the wake of heightened regional tensions following Israel’s expansion of the war in Gaza into Lebanon and Iran’s […]
Iran Strikes on Israel Underscore Urgent Need for De-escalation
Washington, DC – The National Iranian American Council issued the following statement in response to reports that Iran conducted missile strikes inside Israel: “Our thoughts are with all those innocent civilians impacted by this mindless war – from Palestine to Lebanon to Iran and Israel. “This is what a vacuum of American leadership and blind […]
NIAC Statement on Trump’s Threat to Blow Iran to “Smithereens”
Washington, DC – The National Iranian American Council issued the following statement in response to former President Trump’s comments that he would blow Iran to “smithereens”: “Trump’s threat to blow Iran’s largest cities and the country itself “to smithereens” is an outrageous threat that should be widely condemned as psychotic and genocidal. Just like his […]
NIAC Statement on Senate Vote on Udall-Kaine Amendment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 28, 2019 CONTACT: Mana Mostatabi | 202.386.6325 x103 | [email protected] WASHINGTON DC – Today, the Senate voted on a bipartisan amendment spearheaded by Senators Tom Udall (D-NM) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) that would block President Donald Trump from using funds from the defense bill to launch a war with Iran […]