Memo: E3 Prepares to Trigger Snapback
France, Germany and the United Kingdom (the E3) have cast their die: if Iran does not agree to a compromise on its nuclear program in little more than two weeks, they will move to trigger the return of six United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Iran at the end of August. In an August 13 […]
Memo: Iran and the UN “Snapback” Deadline
What does it mean to trigger “snapback” on Iran? In the weeks and months to come, three European parties – France, Germany and the United Kingdom – could seek to trigger the snapback of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) on Iran that were previously waived under the 2015 nuclear agreement. The years that preceded […]
Israel Has Attacked Iran – What We Know
Israel has attacked Iran – an unprovoked and illegal attack under international law that throws kerosene on the nuclear crisis and risks embroiling the U.S. in a MAJOR military conflict that the President has sought to avoid. Here’s what we know about the strikes as reports continue to come in from Iran: What can we […]
Memo: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act (S. 556)
The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act (S. 556), introduced by Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) in the Senate, would impose new sanctions on actors with minimal connection to trade related to Iranian oil. Critically, the bill would offer minimal discretion to the President on sanctions policy, and would require an act of Congress to halt after 2029, […]
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 […]
چالشهای سیاستهای دولت آمریکا برای دانشجویان ایرانی
مروری بر سیاستها و تاثیرات آنها محدودیتهای ویزاهای دانشجویی رشتههای تحصیلی – بر اساس قوانین فدرال (مصوب در سال ۲۰۱۲) و توضیحات وزیر خارجه دولت آمریکا٬ صدور ویزای دانشجویی برای دانشجویان ایرانی که قصد تحصیل و استخدام در رشتههای مربوط به بخش انرژی کشور ایران یا علوم هستهای یا مهندسی هستهای یا رشتههای مرتبط در […]
U.S. Policy Challenges for Iranian Students
برای خواندن این مطلب به فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Overview of Policies and Impact Student visa restrictions Field of study – Federal law prohibits issuance of student visas for Iranian students seeking to study in a field that would prepare them “for a career in the energy sector of Iran or in nuclear science or […]
Memo: Trump Moves on Diplomacy
Trump has made major, clear signals of his desire for a new nuclear deal with Iran, building on prior statements supportive of diplomacy. These seem to set the stage for new negotiations, despite his apparently reluctant signature of a memorandum reinstituting “maximum pressure” sanctions against Iran. For those serious about resolving tensions with Iran through […]
NIAC Statement on Donald Trump 2025 Inauguration
National Iranian American Council (NIAC) urges President Trump to uphold the Constitution, protect the rights of all Americans, and pursue a foreign policy that prioritizes diplomacy and peace over costly and unnecessary wars. Read our statement here:
NIAC Action Opposes S. 5/H.R. 29 – The Laken Riley Act
National Iranian American Council Action strongly opposes S. 5/H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act. These concerns have deepened following the Senate’s failure to adopt the common-sense amendment from Sen. Coons (D-DE), SA 23, which would have removed deeply concerning and radical provisions of the bill that could entirely up-end legal immigration as we know it. […]
Iranian Visa & Refugee Processing in the Biden Era
President Joe Biden was right to remove the Muslim Ban on Day One of his administration. Yet, as his term ends after four years, the processing of visas for Iranians under his administration never returned to anything approaching the levels that were seen under the Obama administration. This marks a failure that tarnishes President Biden’s […]
Roundup of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s Notable Quotes on Iran
A roundup of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s notable quotes — compare the candidates on critical issues like war with Iran, sanctions, and civil liberties.