بیانیه شورای ملی ایرانیان آمریکا (نایاک) درباره احتمال تغییر نام «خلیج فارس» توسط دولت ترامپ
واشنگتن دیسی – بر اساس گزارش خبرگزاری آسوشیتدپرس، دولت دونالد ترامپ قصد دارد بهصورت رسمی نام تاریخی و معتبر خلیج فارس را کنار بگذارد و از واژه نادرست و ساختگی «خلیج عربی» استفاده کند شورای ملی ایرانیان آمریکا (نایاک) از سال ۲۰۰۴ بهطور مداوم برای حفظ نام «خلیج فارس» تلاش کرده و این اقدام را […]
NIAC Statement: President Trump’s Reported Plan to Rename the Persian Gulf
WASHINGTON D.C. – As reported by the Associated Press, President Donald Trump is planning to announce that the United States will officially begin using the incorrect term “Arabian Gulf” in place of the historically recognized and correct name: “Persian Gulf”. Since 2004, NIAC has been tirelessly advocating for the preservation of the Persian Gulf name, reflecting […]
NIAC Welcomes Expected Resumption of Nuclear Negotiations
Washington D.C. – Reports that the U.S. and Iran will reconvene in Oman for a fourth round of nuclear negotiations is very welcome news. Recent comments in the press had fueled speculation that the postponement of talks last week was not due to logistical hurdles, but rather a divide on the framework of the negotiations. […]
NIAC Statement: Secretary Hegseth’s Military Threat Toward Iran and Delayed Negotiations
Washington, DC – Ryan Costello, Policy Director with the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement regarding U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s tweeted military threat toward Iran, which was followed by reports that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran – originally scheduled for Saturday – will be delayed: “Trump entered office with a deficit […]
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 […]