NIAC Action is the grassroots, civic action organization advancing peace and championing the priorities of the Iranian-American community.

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  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM

NIAC Newsletter: 2025 Member Survey Results

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  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM

NIAC Newsletter: A Crossroads for U.S.-Iran Policy

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  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
February 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Help Shape NIAC’s 2025 Agenda – Take Our Survey!

Each year we send out our membership survey to ask all active volunteers and donors to help decide our priorities.
  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM

NIAC Newsletter: A Critical Moment for Diplomacy and Civil Rights

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  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]
January 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM

NIAC in 2025: Combating the Travel Ban and Fighting for Civil Rights

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  NIAC Organizing Team · [email protected]
December 16, 2024 at 9:47 PM

You’re Invited: Yalda Open-Mic Night on Wed. Dec. 18

Join us for a memorable night of poetry, music, and storytelling!
  NIAC Organizing Department · [email protected]
December 6, 2024 at 6:17 PM

NEW: 3/4 of Iranian Americans Say No to War—See NIAC’s Latest Report

  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Your Vote, Your Voice: Key Election Day Resources

Get ready for election day…
  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 2:38 PM

80+ Orgs to Biden: Don't Let Netanyahu Drag Us Into War With Iran

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  NIAC Action Team · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 8:38 PM

🚨Urgent: Demand Your Members of Congress oppose war with Iran

Iran and Israel are on the brink of war. Tell your Congress member to stand for diplomacy.
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]
September 11, 2024 at 8:20 PM

🚨Urgent: House Considering Alien Land Law this week – urge your Reps. to Vote NO

Mobilize against the latest xenophobic anti-Iranian bill in Congress
  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 8:46 PM

How Harris Should Approach Iran at Tonight's Debate

Check out NIAC’s latest newsletter to find out.
  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Who Do You Support in the Presidential Elections?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council If the election were today, which candidate has earned your vote? Dear John, NIAC Action is strategizing where to focus our attention and resources for the next 11 weeks before election day, we need to hear from you: If the e…
  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
August 20, 2024 at 7:32 PM

NIAC Action Presidential Survey: Who Do You Support?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council If the election were today, which candidate has earned your vote? Dear John, When we surveyed NIAC Action members at the beginning of this year who they planned to vote for in the Presidential election, the results were stark…
  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 6:55 PM

🚨BREAKING: NO BAN Act reintroduced in Congress

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Sen. Chris Coons (DE) introduced legislation that will safeguard communities from future travel bans. Dear John, Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban forced thousands of Iranian Americans to be separated f…
  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 7:48 PM

Walz in as VP pick, NIAC leads 30 org letter demanding investigation into Israeli bots, No War with Iran Campaign.

The latest from NIAC’s work and analysis for our community.
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]
August 5, 2024 at 5:20 PM

We cannot allow war with Iran

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The United States has warned that a retaliation could happen as early as tonight and Joe Biden is convening in the situation room this afternoon.   Dear John, We could be on the brink of a major regional war entangling the U.S., …
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]
August 2, 2024 at 3:08 PM

BREAKING: Authorization for War with Iran Introduced in Senate

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The war hawks in Washington have been pushing for this moment for years. We cannot let them prevail.   Dear John, Senator Lindsey Graham just introduced legislation to formally authorize the United States to go to war with Iran.  …
  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 10:53 PM

🚨No War with Iran - Take Action Now

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Let’s organize pressure on our leaders to prevent a wider regional war with Iran from breaking out. Dear John, As a pro-peace Iranian American, it is deeply worrying that Israel engaged in yet another assassination on Iranian …
  Ryan Costello, NIAC Action · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 8:35 PM

Can Kamala Harris shift gears on Biden’s disastrous Middle East approach?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We will press and find out. We need a ceasefire and a stop to regional war. Dear John,  When we surveyed NIAC Action members earlier this year on who you planned to support in the 2024 Presidential election, Biden received 39% s…
  Etan Mabourakh, NIAC Action · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 6:31 PM

The War Lobby's Top Target Needs Our Help

Jamaal Bowman is staring down a multi-million dollar primary challenge from AIPAC.
  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 5:02 PM

American peace advocates and lawmakers targeted by Israeli influence operation

Last week, The New York Times and Ha'aretz revealed that the Israeli government has been illegally targeting U.S. elected officials and civil society organizations in influence operations. This comes as little surprise to many of us in the Iranian-American community who have advocated for diplomacy…
  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]
April 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Mobilizing on the Hill against war & broad sanctions, Good news from California.

All of the latest from our work and the latest developments for our community.
  NIAC Action Policy Team · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 9:19 PM

With Israel and Iran on the Brink, Congress Doubles Down on War Path

The introduction of this bill is a crucial step to officially put our community on the map and open up new resources and benefits.
  Etan Mabourakh, NIAC Action · [email protected]
April 20, 2024 at 1:32 PM

NIAC Action New York went down to Washington DC to demand a Ceasefire Now and No War with Iran

We met with Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Jamaal Bowman’s offices this week.
  Ryan Costello, NIAC Action · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Lawmakers Seek to Ban U.S. Travel to Iran

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Republicans are putting forward any and every Iran-related bill and pushing for a vote - including more broad sanctions and a ban on travel to Iran that undermines our own rights. Dear John This weekend’s retaliatory attack on I…
  Ryan Costello, NIAC Action · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Iranian Americans Are Traveling To D.C. To Advocate for a Ceasefire

We will be in D.C. meeting with lawmakers to call for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and no war.
  NIAC Action · [email protected]
April 8, 2024 at 4:51 PM

NIAC Newsletter

All of the latest from our work and the latest developments for our community.
  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 8:43 PM

It's Official: Iranian Americans to Finally be Counted in U.S. Census

Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Category Confirmed for U.S. Census
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 6:43 PM

The results are in!

Your feedback in our membership survey will guide our work over the next 12-24 months.
  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 7:27 PM

Standing up to Bank of America’s discrimination, for human rights in Gaza, and for MENA recognition.

All of the latest from our work in February and the latest development for our community.
  NIAC Action Organizing Team · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Has your member of Congress voiced support for an immediate, permanent ceasefire?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Go to CeasefireAction.com to find out. If they’re not on board yet, take action and demand peace in Gaza. Dear John, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has pledged to invade the city of Rafah, regardless of any ceasefire deal. T…
  Sara Hawrami, NIAC Action · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 9:00 PM

LAST CHANCE: Do you think NIAC Action is on the right track?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The deadline to fill out our annual membership survey is tonight. Hello John, In the last year, you have engaged and supported NIAC Action by either volunteering, donating, signing a petition, or by simply reading an email. Base…
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
February 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Reminder: Take a few minutes now to complete our Annual Membership Survey.

This is your chance to guide NIAC’s priorities, don’t miss out on it.
  Sara Hawrami, NIAC · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Your voice is our direction: Take the NIAC 2024 membership survey.

Each year we send out our membership survey to ask all active volunteers and donors to help decide our priorities
  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 5:46 PM

Executive Summary for January 2024

  NIAC Action · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 8:07 PM

NIAC Newsletter: A Critical Moment for Human Rights, Policy Analysis, and Community Action.

All of the latest from our work in January and the latest development for our community.
  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC Action · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 4:54 PM

These 12 Senators Stood Up to Washington’s Middle East War Machine

We must stand up for those who voted for accountability for U.S. arms deals with Israel
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Senate Rejects Accountability for Israel

The Sanders resolution was defeated, but this is only the beginning.
  NIAC Organizing Team · [email protected]
December 18, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Join the Global Day of Action for #CeasefireNow

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Take 30 seconds today to join the global day of action and demand support for peace, human rights, and de escalation. Dear John, Today, NIAC is joining the global day of action for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine and Israe…
  Ryan Costello, NIAC Action · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 5:58 PM

We won. We defeated the Rounds amendment.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council This is another victory in the campaign to defend the rights of the Iranian-American community and all immigrant communities amid a wave of xenophobia and nativism. Dear John, We won. Today, we defeated the Rounds amendment – …
  NIAC Action Team · [email protected]
December 5, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Responding to the crisis in Israel & Gaza, the risk of a broader war, and Iranian American civil rights.

All of the latest from our work in November and what we are looking ahead to in December.
  Bijan Nekoie · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM

I just gave to NIAC - Here is why you should too.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Join me in supporting peace, civil rights, and human rights this Giving Tuesday Dear John, My name is Bijan Nekoie and I am a volunteer leader for NIAC – one of hundreds of Iranian Americans and allies across the country who …
  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 3:16 PM

You can support peace and human rights by donating this Giving Tuesday.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Make a huge difference today in the movement for peace by supporting us. We must grab this opportunity to build. Dear John, Today is Giving Tuesday and I hope you will make a generous contribution to support the work we do at…
  Yasmine Khoshnood · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 4:02 PM

I’m grateful for you this Thanksgiving

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Week after week, we stay organized, we fight, and we speak out. I'm proud of that, and I'm proud of you. Hi John, Happy Thanksgiving!  My name is Yasmine, I’m the volunteer captain of NIAC Action’s Chicago chapter. I’m writing t…
  Ryan Costello, NIAC Action · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 2:15 AM

Ceasefire is here. But it is temporary.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council A ceasefire has been reached, but it is only temporary and must be made permanent. Dear John, A ceasefire has been reached, but it is only temporary and must be made permanent. According to initial reports, 50 hostages taken b…
  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Defeating AIPAC’s $100 Million War Chest

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The energy and momentum behind the movement for peace and against hawkish pro-war policies is growing. We must grab this opportunity to build. Dear John, Over forty lawmakers are now calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Pale…
  Etan Mabourakh · [email protected]
November 14, 2023 at 10:20 PM

Escalating risks of war between the U.S. and Iran strengthen the moral case for ceasefire.

Take quick action now, join us in calling for an immediate ceasefire.
  NIAC Action Organizing Team · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Election Victories for Iranian-American Women

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Today is a day to celebrate Atoosa, Parisa, and Mitra for building political power for Iranian Americans in their communities. Dear John, With everything that has been going on on the global stage, we are very pleased to share…
  Etan Mabourakh · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Take action to support an immediate cease-fire

You can help prevent this human rights crisis from escalating further by speaking up.