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Trump and Netanyahu Risk Repeating Mistakes of Iraq War with Iran September 19, 2017It is telling that Netanyahu, who has sought to undermine international diplomacy with Iran at nearly every turn, was one of the only observers impressed by Trump’s inflammatory UN General Assembly speech this morning.
Trump’s Outreach to Iranian People Rings Hollow September 19, 2017If Trump was determined to demonstrate to the world that he is unhinged and an imminent danger to world peace, he has succeeded with this speech, and will only make it harder for him to win over the world to his self-destructive goals.
Netanyahu Is Meeting Trump To Push For War With Iran September 18, 2017Today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Donald Trump at the White House and push the U.S. to withdraw from the nuclear accord with Iran.
Honor The Existing Iran Deal To Restore Badly Tarnished U.S. Credibility September 15, 2017The think tanks, advocacy groups, and major funders who spent tens of millions of dollars to stop Obama from securing the nuclear agreement between Iran and UN powers in 2015 are back at it again.
Congressional Republicans Force Votes on Iran Deal, Pass on Muslim Ban September 15, 2017With votes to bar aircraft sales and destabilize the nuclear accord, in addition to once again blocking votes on Trump’s discriminatory ban, Congressional Republicans are proving they are in lock step with the worst elements of the White House agenda.

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WNYC: Behind The Scenes Of The Iran Nuclear Deal August 10, 2017Trita Parsi, founder and president of the National Iranian American Council, looks back at the historic 2015 nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran in his book, Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy. He spoke with 75 different key players to understand how the Obama ...
LobeLog: Dire Consequences if Trump Pulls out of Iran Deal July 31, 2017As Trita Parsi, president of the National Iranian-American Council (NIAC) put it, “The tangible danger of Trump’s malice on the Iran deal—as well as the danger of the advice of the ‘adults in the room’—became further clarified this week as tidbits of the reality TV star’s plans began to leak.”
Common Dreams: Warnings of ‘Nuclear Nightmare’ as Trump Escalates Tensions With World Powers July 31, 2017Trita Parsi, founder and president of the National Iranian American Council, argued that such a move makes clear Trump’s desire to “sabotage” the agreement. If he is successful in scrapping the deal, Parsi noted, the stage would be set for “a military confrontation.” “Rarely has a sinister plan to destroy ...
Democracy Now: Is Trump Trying to Sabotage the Nuclear Deal to Lay Groundwork for War with Iran? July 31, 2017Observers say Trump’s actions are laying the groundwork for a disastrous military confrontation with Iran. We speak with Trita Parsi, founder and president of the National Iranian American Council.
LA Times: Trump Administration Intensifies Demands for Iran to Release U.S. Prisoners July 26, 2017“For Iran, a prisoner swap would resolve a problem of their making,” said Reza Marashi, research director for the National Iranian American Council. “Iran doesn’t have the upper hand when it unjustly detains Americans. Iran needs to resolve this so that a bad situation doesn’t get worse.”

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September,2017
Briefing: The Iran Nuclear Deal in the Crosshairs

President Trump has indicated that he does not expect to certify Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iran nuclear deal, at the next certification deadline on October 15th. Despite the IAEA confirming Iran’s compliance with its nuclear commitments yet again last month, UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has staked out a hawkish position on the deal and laid out a public case for Trump withholding certification. A failure from the administration to certify could have far-reaching consequences and prompt a debate in Congress over whether or not to kill the deal by reimposing nuclear-related sanctions. What
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October,2017
New York Fundraiser & Reception

Join us on Saturday, October 28 in Long Island, New York to help block and roll back Trump's Muslim ban, block pro-war efforts, and protect our civil rights before it is too late. At this time of great political uncertainty, we must strengthen the institution that advocates on our behalf. Event Details NIAC New York Fundraiser & Reception Saturday, October 28 at 7:00 PM Private Residence in Hunti
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November,2017
Los Angeles Fundraiser & Reception

Join us on Sunday, November 5, in Los Angeles California to help overturn Trump's Muslim ban, block pro-war efforts, and protect our civil rights before it is too late. At this time of great political uncertainty, we must strengthen the institution that advocates on our behalf. Event Details NIAC Los Angeles Fundraiser & Reception Sunday, November 5
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May,2018
2018 NIAC Leadership Conference

NIAC’s annual three-day Leadership Conference is the event of the year for supporters of peace and renewed friendship between the peoples of Iran and the United States. Participants will cultivate new leadership and advocacy skills, learn from some of America’s most influential thought leaders, interact with elected officials, and network with prominent Iranian American entrepreneurs and grassroots leaders. //
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