National Iranian American Council

A Neocon Upstart Attacks Academic Freedom and Iranian American Views

Beheshteh Farshneshani | Posted 05.03.2012

Beheshteh Farshneshani

Be it the voice of Iranian Americans, the freedom of academics, or the decision of diplomats, neoconservatives will attempt to set fire to any bridge that attempts to mend the people of Iran and America. American academia is only the latest victim of this wicked witch hunt.

Neocons Do Not Speak for Iranian-Americans

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 05.27.2012

MJ Rosenberg

The schedule for the American Jewish Committee conference in Washington coming up in May highlights that Sohrab Ahmari, an Iranian-American, will be a...

Which Side's Hardliners Will Sabotage US-Iran Diplomacy? Enter Romney and Lieberman

Jamal Abdi | Posted 05.09.2012

Jamal Abdi

We're at a rare moment in which both the United States and Iran have unclenched their fists and appear ready for real talks. But we've seen how opportunities have been sabotaged in the past by political opportunism, ultimatums and intransigence from factions on each side.

The Coming Accidental War with Iran

Lyric Hughes Hale | Posted 02.26.2012

Lyric Hughes Hale

Now that America's withdrawal from Iraq has been formalized, and Osama bin Laden and a host of autocrats have been vanquished, after a year of unbelievable changes throughout the Middle East, my prediction is that Iran is about to regain center stage in the region.

Washington's Favorite Terrorists

Trita Parsi | Posted 08.29.2011

Trita Parsi

Even if the MEK were to be believed in its latest PR push, the reality is that they are currently on the terrorist list and, as a result, they must be subject to U.S. terrorism laws. Simply put, the laws must be enforced -- without exception.

As Sanctions Ratchet Up, Iranian Americans Bear Increasing Burdens

Jamal Abdi | Posted 08.10.2011

Jamal Abdi

It is more important than ever for Americans, particularly Americans of Iranian descent, to evaluate the unintended impact the Iran sanctions coming out of Congress are having here in the U.S.

The US Navy's Dangerous Name Game in the Persian Gulf

Jamal Abdi | Posted 05.25.2011

Jamal Abdi

"Arabian Gulf," the name now used by the US Navy to refer to the Persian Gulf, is rooted not in history or geography but instead in the political machinations of British colonialists in the first half of the 20th century.

Is the Sanctions Debate Justifying the Military Option?

Patrick Disney | Posted 05.25.2011

Patrick Disney

To an outsider, it may seem like Washington is united in favor of imposing new sanctions on Iran. But, like in Iran itself, the internal wrangling ove...

Changing Course on Iran Sanctions

Patrick Disney | Posted 05.25.2011

Patrick Disney

New sanctions on Iran are about the surest bet in Washington these days. Both the House and the Senate have passed a "crippling" gasoline embargo, an...

Amanpour Is Being Attacked Because She's Iranian

Patrick Disney | Posted 05.25.2011

Patrick Disney

Since the hostage crisis in 1979, Iranian Americans have experienced the scorn and derision of bigots who reduce a proud and ancient heritage to the reprehensible actions of Iran's theocratic government.

Iran's Next (Literal) Tectonic Shift

Patrick Disney | Posted 05.25.2011

Patrick Disney

Bilham predicts if Tehran were hit by an earthquake similar to Haiti's, one million people could die, due to what many geologists believe is the country's dangerous neglect of earthquake preparation.

Iran at a Crossroads

Patrick Disney | Posted 05.25.2011

Patrick Disney

Iran-watchers are struggling with the cognitive dissonance of it all: how can you still oppose war but support the dismantling of the Islamic theocracy?

The Latest Tool for Iran's Opposition: iPhone Apps

Jamal Abdi | Posted 05.25.2011

Jamal Abdi

Voice of America announced that it will unveil a new app for iPhone and Android mobile devices that will enable Iranians to upload videos, photos and other content to the VOA's Persian News Network

Deportation of Iranians Dropped from STEP Act

David Elliott | Posted 05.25.2011

David Elliott

Though the elimination of deportation provisions in the Stop Terrorists Entry Program Act constitutes a significant victory for the Iranian-American community, the bill still remains problematic.

Sam Stein

NIAC And J Street, Progressive Foreign Policy Groups, Become Political Targets

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

In the usually wonky world of non-profit issue-advocacy organizations, a decidedly political campaign has been waged against foreign policy institutio...

GOP Rep. Introducing Bill to Bar & Deport Iranians from U.S.

David Elliott | Posted 05.25.2011

David Elliott

If Rep. Gresham Barrett gets his way, all persons from Iran on student visas, temporary work visas, and exchange and tourist visas will have to leave the U.S. in 60 days, despite their legal status in this country.

When All You Have is a Hammer, Every Iran Problem Looks Like a Nail

Patrick Disney | Posted 05.25.2011

Patrick Disney

While Ahmadinejad is at the podium in the UN, Congress is expected to impose what it calls "crippling sanctions" on Iran's economy. But this plan has number of obvious flaws.