Statements & Press Releases
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We are saddened to hear the confirmation of Mr. Levinson’s death and send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Holding Americans for political concessions, as Iran clearly does, is ...
In light of the increasingly dire situation in Iran as the country combats the COVID-19 pandemic, 25 organizations – including J Street, Truman National Security Project, MoveOn, Win Without War and...
In light of the increasingly dire situation in Iran as the country combats the COVID-19 pandemic, 25 other organizations – including NIAC Action, J Street, Truman National Security Project, MoveOn, ...
"Trump tried to bomb his way out of tensions with Iran in Iraq only two months ago, only to see it backfire with one hundred service members injured following Iranian missile strikes on U.S. airbases....
“We are disappointed that the vote on the NO BAN Act has been delayed. We understand the need to pass urgent legislation to address the Coronavirus crisis and hope Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer un...
“The choice for President Trump is clear. If he truly wants to end America's endless wars rather than start new ones, he should sign the resolution and prove his intentions to a skeptical American p...
We are concerned by the President’s announcement to subject Iranian nationals to yet another ban on their travel to the United States, along with other nationals who have recently traveled to Iran. ...
Ryan Costello, Policy Director for the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement on the Treasury Department’s decision to exempt humanitarian trade involving the Central Bank...
Today, the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) wrote Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin to encourage immediate steps to ensure that U.S. sanctions do not inhibit humanitarian relief to respond to...
On February 6, we sent the Treasury Department supplementary information supporting our rule change request. The information outlines NIAC’s longstanding advocacy to halt bank account closures as we...
On Friday, Iran held parliamentary elections that delivered victories for hardline and conservative forces amid historically low turnout. This is Iran's first national election since the United States...
Ryan Costello, Policy Director for NIAC Action, issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the Kaine resolution S.J.Res. 68 guarding against an unauthorized war with Iran in a 55-45 v...