Pezeshkian Victory Presents Opportunities to Ease Pressures on Ordinary Iranians
Two months ago, a hardline President infamous for overseeing mass executions in the Iranian judiciary was the second most powerful man in Iran, and was expected to remain so and potentially assume the role of Supreme Leader after the eventual passing of Ali Khamenei. There was little hope on the horizon for any change after […]
Sanctions Are More Important Than Your Civil Rights
By Jamal Abdi Iranian Americans who have had their bank accounts closed or who have been subjected to invasive and persistent questioning by their banks because of their Iranian heritage were dealt another blow in the effort to stop banking discrimination. Two years ago, Bank of America was sued for shutting down the bank account […]
Michigan Democrats Deliver Biden Campaign a Wake-up Call
Michigan’s Democratic primary delivered a stark wake-up call to the Biden administration. President Biden’s bear hug of Israel and by extension Netanyahu, even as it is prosecuting a campaign credibly accused by the International Court of Justice of genocide, puts at risk his ability to win the key swing state of Michigan in November’s 2024 […]
The Threat of Another Muslim Ban is No Cover for Biden
With the 2024 Presidential Election on the horizon, many who supported Joe Biden in his first contest against Donald Trump are facing a moral and political conundrum. Trump poses an existential threat to American democracy. He has pledged retribution for his political opponents, wants to resurrect powers to intern and deport immigrant communities on the […]
یک سالگی جنبش زن، زندگی، آزادی – دستاوردها و چالش‌ها
یک سالگی جنبش زن، زندگی، آزادی – دستاوردها و چالش‌ها- رایان کاستلو پارسال همین روزها، مهسا امینی ۲۲ ساله، با خانواده‌اش به تهران سفر می‌کرد. در هفته‌های پیش از این سفر، رئیس‌جمهور ابراهیم رئیسی، دستور اجرای محکم‌تر قوانین حجاب اجباری را صادر کرده بود. امینی به جرم بدحجابی در تهران بازداشت شد. گزارش‌ها نشان می‌دهد […]
Freeing Iranian Americans and humanitarian funds is a win-win
The latest Iran deal is a win-win. A complicated prisoner swap should ease drug shortages that are killing ordinary Iranians—and put new pressure on Tehran’s leaders. Read this op-ed from NIAC Policy Director Ryan Costello in Defense One.
Americans must unite to reject 21st Century ‘alien land laws’
NIAC is glad to join with John Yang, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice to call for Americans to unite to reject 21st Century ‘alien land laws’. Read our latest joint op-ed in The Hill here.
A note from Professor Behrooz Ghamari
Like many of you, I am in awe of the brave Iranian women whose mantra is women, life, freedom. These women who put their bodies on the line in the name of justice are our North Star. They should inspire all of us to think about an alternative way of being that embraces hope, courage, […]
Othering Iran: How Dehumanization of Iranians Undermines Rights at Home
This groundbreaking report explains how the dehumanization of Iranians undermines U.S. policy objectives and hurts the Iranian-American community at home, and outlines recommendations to improve the current state of affairs.
Iran’s 2020 attack on US base underscored maximum pressure folly
In the early hours of January 8, 2020, 11 Iranian ballistic missiles struck the largest military base in Iraq hosting U.S. troops, some leaving craters up to 30 feet wide. The strikes obliterated living quarters, aircraft hangars, and military equipment. CBS News called the attack “the largest ballistic missile attack ever against Americans,” and it was certainly the only […]
Responsible Statecraft: Ending forever wars must include economic warfare
By Assal Rad Ending endless war has become an ever-present catchphrase, employed by Republicans and Democrats alike, to appeal to the majority of Americans who wish to see an end to ineffective U.S. wars and adventurism across the world, and better use of their hard-earned tax dollars. But, while we may think of war to […]
The American Prospect: Iran’s Presidential Election Demonstrates Limits of U.S. Pressure Campaign
By Assal Rad With the election of Ebrahim Raisi in Iran, many in Washington and U.S. media will be quick to caution the Biden administration about its ongoing attempts to revive the Iran nuclear deal. Raisi is a conservative aligned with the hard-line faction of Iran’s political spectrum and has a dismal human rights record. […]