NIAC Statement on Attack Killing Three U.S. Servicemembers
Washington, DC – National Iranian American Council (NIAC) President Jamal Abdi issued the following statement regarding reports that three U.S. service members were killed and more were injured by a drone attack conducted by militias with links to Iran: “Our hearts are with the three American service members whose lives were taken in this attack, […]
NIAC joins 70+ Organizations in Endorsing Senator Sanders’ Resolution Demanding U.S. and Israel Accountability
Today, NIAC joined Amnesty International, IfNotNow, Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), and over 70 other organizations in endorsing the Sanders resolution to demand accountability and press for a halt to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and growing prospect of regional war. The organizational letter is included below, and more background on the resolution itself […]
What is S.Res. 504? – Sanders Resolution to Hold U.S. and Israel Accountable
The Significance of the Resolution Senator Bernie Sanders’ introduction of a resolution under Section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act marks a historic and significant step towards scrutinizing and curtailing U.S. military support for any war crimes being conducted by Israel. This move can finally force our government to evaluate whether Israel is upholding the […]
بیانیه نایاک در رابطه با حمله تروریستی کرمان
واشنگتن دی سی – در پی دو انفجار اخیر که در سالگرد ترور ژنرال قاسم سلیمانی در کرمان اتفاق افتاد٬ جمال عبدی٬ رئیس شورای ملی ایرانیان آمریکا (نایاک) بیانیه زیر را منتشر کرد. بر اساس گزارشهای اولیه از این دو انفجار٬ دستکم ۱۰۰ نفر کشته و تعداد زیادی زخمی شدهاند. این اتفاق در بحبوحه تشدید […]
NIAC Statement on Kerman Terrorist Attack in Iran
Washington, DC – NIAC President Jamal Abdi issued the following statement after two explosions killed scores of Iranians who had gathered to mark the anniversary of the 2020 U.S. assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Kerman. Initial reports indicate at least 100 fatalities and many more injuries, and come amid a significant escalation of […]
The U.S. Must Reign in Regional Escalation Before Wider War Breaks Out
Washington, DC – NIAC released the following statement regarding escalating tensions in the Middle East: “We are deeply concerned that the United States is being pulled into an all out regional war in the Middle East. Instead of blindly supporting Israel’s disastrous war in Gaza and engaging in a tit for tat escalatory cycle with […]
World Bank Report Outlines “Lost Decade” for Iran Under Sanctions
The World Bank published an important report this month detailing a “lost decade of economic growth for Iran” that pushed millions of Iranian citizens into poverty and economic precarity.
NIAC Statement on Senator Menendez Indictment
On September 27th, the National Iranian American Council issued the following statement in response to the indictment of Senator and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez: “For years, those of us who have championed a principled position towards U.S. policy on Iran — one that prioritizes peace and the well-being of the […]
Public Comment on the Office of Management and Budget’s Proposed Addition of a MENA Category to the 2030 U.S. Census
After decades of lobbying on the issue, the Office of Management and Budget has officially proposed a significant change to the 2030 U.S. Census with the creation of an individual MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) category.
NIAC Calls on Biden to Allow Greater Internet Access for Iranians Amidst Protests by Revising Outdated Sanctions License
We are once again inspired by the bravery of the Iranian people standing up against state violence following the tragic killing of Mahsa Amini by the so-called morality police. Statements of solidarity and condemnations of state violence are a good start, but the Biden administration should go a step further and take a tangible step to support internet freedom in Iran.
بیانیه نایاک در خصوص اکران فیلم با حضور پرویز پرستویی در جنوب کالیفرنیا
Click here to read this in English. شورای ملی ایرانیان آمریکا (نایاک) در رابطه با نمایش فیلم مستند ‘افسانه بناسان’ یا ‘داستانهای هزار و یک روز’ در جنوب کالیفرنیا و حواشی آن بیانیهای به شرح ذیل صادر نمود هفته گذشته، نمایش فیلمی مستند در لسآنجلس و اورنج کانتی با حضور پرویز پرستویی، هنرپیشه مشهور ایرانی، به جنجال و […]
NIAC Calls on Slack to End Over-Compliance and End Discrimination Against Iranian Nationals
In a new letter, the National Iranian-American Council, the leading voice for the Iranian-American community, is demanding that the technology company Slack stop its over-compliance with U.S. sanctions against Iran and end discrimination against Iranian nationals.