Why We Must Give Iran Nuclear Deal A Chance
The United States could be on the verge of securing a historic agreement over Iran’s nuclear program, one that verifiably limits it and opens the door to further cooperation between the two countries. Yet with a diplomatic victory on the horizon, the rhetoric of those who have long opposed any diplomatic resolution is reaching dizzying heights of disingenuousness.
Kerry and Senate Chairman Spar Over Iran Talks
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Robert Menendez and Secretary of State John Kerry held a heated exchange over what will be achieved in a final nuclear deal with Iran.
Preparing for success in Iran negotiations
Unless Congress is ready to delegate to the president the necessary authorities to begin lifting sanctions if and when a deal is reached, those same sanctions that many in Congress credit for the recent diplomatic progress could end up being the biggest obstacle to a nuclear deal.
U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Now Stronger Than Netanyahu’s Pressure
Three Congressional letters are being sent the President regarding nuclear negotiations with Iran.
NIAC Statement on House and Senate Iran Letters
NIAC has serious concerns with the language in the Senate letter regarding demands for a final deal and will oppose it. NIAC will not oppose the House letter.
NIAC Applauds “Give Diplomacy a Chance” Congressional Letter
NIAC commends the 104 Members of Congress who signed the bipartisan “Give Diplomacy a Chance” letter sent to President Obama today.
Former Officials Urge Congress and White House to Work Together for Iran Deal
Nicholas Burns urged for closer cooperation between Congress and the White House regarding Iran negotiations as Robert Einhorn warned against legislating terms that could undermine final deal.
NIAC Applauds Sanctions Halt, Time to Focus on Diplomacy
In the face of overwhelming support for diplomacy, Senator Menendez and AIPAC have halted their push for new sanctions that would torpedo negotiations.
Obama Warns Congress Off Iran Sanctions
In last night’s State of the Union address, the president had the opportunity to address the group of lawmakers that could very well determine whether his legacy includes a deal that resolves the nuclear crisis with Iran or whether the U.S. continues on a path toward an unnecessary and costly war.
SUCCESSFUL National Day of Action!
This past Wednesday, NIAC volunteer teams made it unequivocally clear that Iranian-Americans and our pro-peace allies will not stand for S.1881!
American Journalists on Sanctions Impact Inside Iran
Two prominent American journalists who recently returned from Iran are cautioning that new sanctions at this time would undermine U.S. interests and hurt the people of Iran.
The Other Bully from New Jersey
Gov. Chris Christie isn’t the only New Jersey politician stirring up controversy these days. The senior Senator from New Jersey, Robert Menendez, has partnered with Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) to push an Iran sanctions bill over the strong objections of the White House, our nation’s diplomats, many of his own colleagues and the intelligence community.