NIAC Statement on Third Round of U.S.-Iran Talks in Oman
Washington D.C. – The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) welcomes the progress made during the latest round of talks between the United States and Iran held this past Saturday in Oman. Three rounds of negotiations have already taken place in a positive environment, including at the technical level, with the next round scheduled for this […]
NIAC Statement on the Explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port
Washington D.C. – The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) is shocked and deeply saddened by the devastating explosions lin Bandar Abbas, Iran, which has tragically claimed the lives of at least 40 people and left more than 1,200 injured. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the entire Bandar Abbas community. We extend […]
NIAC Statement: Status of U.S.-Iran Talks in Oman
Washington, DC – Ryan Costello, Policy Director with the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement on the conclusion of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Oman: “The fact that indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have reportedly been held in a positive environment, with plans to reconvene, can create momentum toward […]
NIAC Statement: Trump Announces Talks with Iran
Washington, DC – National Iranian American Council (NIAC) President Jamal Abdi released the following statement following remarks by President Trump indicating that the U.S. and Iran are engaging directly and will hold important talks this Saturday: “NIAC strongly supports President Trump’s efforts to engage Iran diplomatically. We hope that direct talks will proceed and that […]
NIAC Statement on Iranian Foreign Minister’s Comments on Trump Letter
Washington, DC – NIAC Policy Director Ryan Costello issued the following statement regarding comments made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who addressed U.S. President Donald Trump’s Letter to the Iranian Supreme Leader: “Araghchi’s comments shine a light on Trump’s early diplomatic approach to Iran, which has struck dueling notes of pressure and opportunities for […]
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 […]
NIAC Statement on How the U.S. and Iran Can Overcome Hurdles to Negotiations
Washington, DC – Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement after Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, issued statements on negotiations with Iran over the weekend: “Remarks from Iranian officials over the weekend suggest there is an opening for diplomacy if the United States focuses on realistic goals. […]
NIAC Statement on President Trump’s Letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei
Washington, DC – Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement regarding reports that President Trump sent a letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei on pursuing negotiations. “It is significant that President Trump has appealed directly to Iran’s Supreme Leader to initiate nuclear talks, following many statements indicating his interest in […]
NIAC Statement on Reports of Russian Mediation Between the U.S. and Iran
Washington, DC – Ryan Costello, Policy Director of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement regarding reports that President Trump asked Russia to mediate with Iran on the nuclear stand-off and other tensions between the U.S. and Iran: “Anyone who has watched tensions build between the U.S. and Iran since 2018 knows that […]
NIAC Urges U.S. and Iran to Immediately Commence Nuclear Negotiations After Concerning IAEA Report
Washington, DC – NIAC President Jamal Abdi issued the following statement on the latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program, which details a growing stockpile of higher-enriched uranium that could potentially form the core of six nuclear weapons if Iran ever decides to weaponize. “This latest IAEA report should be a wake-up call for the […]
NIAC Strongly Opposes Restoration of Trump Travel Ban
Washington, D.C. – National Iranian American Council (NIAC) strongly opposes the issuance of Executive Order “Protecting the United States from foreign terrorists and other National security and public safety threats.” The order would begin a process to reinstate the travel ban, directing federal agencies to begin determining which nationalities will face partial or total visa […]
NIAC Statement on Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
A ceasefire to the brutal war in Gaza that has taken at least tens of thousands of innocent lives is long overdue and we hope it will be implemented in full, providing relief for the besieged and starved population of Gaza and freedom for all long-suffering hostages.