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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
April 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM

BREAKING: Bill to Ban Travel to Iran is Back Ahead of Trump-Iran Talks

  Iran Unfiltered & Human Rights Tracker from NIAC · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Trump Touts Future Direct Talks with Iran, Sit-In Over Suspended Hijab Bill Dispersed, UN Extends Human Rights Investigations, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Ryan Costello, NIAC · [email protected]
April 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM

Don’t Miss Our Congressional Briefing Stream Tomorrow

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John,  I just wrapped up moderating NIAC’s bipartisan Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill with The American Conservative’s Curt Mills, Center for International Policy’s Negar Mortazavi, and our own Jamal Abdi.  We hos…
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM

UPDATE: Iranian Student Arrested by ICE in Alabama

  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Iran Delivers Response to Trump Amid Uncertainty of Trump’s Policy, Arrests and Tensions Surround Norooz 1404 Celebrations, and Remembering Renowned Painter Parvaneh Etemadi

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM

NIAC’s New Telegram Channel is Now LIVE!

  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Araghchi Reacts to Trump Letter and Signals Response Will Come, Iran’s Rial Hits Historic Low, Karroubi’s House Arrest Ends, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Team NIAC · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Wishing You a Joyous and Bright Norooz! 🌿✨

  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Trump’s Letter to Khamenei Lands in Tehran, Former IRGC Minister Details Prior Assassination Campaign, Tehran’s Water Crisis, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Defending Free Speech and Fighting Back Against Fear

  Sara Hawrami, NIAC · [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Time is Running Out! Take NIAC’s 2025 Member Survey

Each year we send out our membership survey to ask all active volunteers and donors to help decide our priorities.
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM

President Trump Sends Letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei, Urging Negotiations, Hemmati Dismissed and Zarif Steps Aside, Iran’s Short Animation “Under the Cypress” Shines at the Oscars, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Ryan Costello, NIAC · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM

🚨 BREAKING: Travel Ban Warning + Trump’s Iran Outreach—What You Need to Know

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John,  I want to share some important updates on the reimposition of the travel ban and on U.S.-Iran diplomacy.  🚨 Trump’s Letter for Diplomacy First, this morning President Trump said he has sent a direct appeal to Iran’s …
  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM

The Brutal Lashing of Mehdi Yarrahi: A Grave Violation of Human Rights

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our latest Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. The Brutal Lashing of Mehdi Yarrahi: A Grave Violation of Human Rights برای خواندن …
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Cultural Repression in Iran, Growing Calls Against the Death Penalty, Lavrov’s Tehran Visit, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
February 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Rising Risks: Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile Grows

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Each year we send out our membership survey to ask all active volunteers and donors to help decide our priorities. Dear John,  A new report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revealed that Iran’s growing stockp…
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
February 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Qatari Emir Visits Tehran, Waltz Warns of U.S. Determination, Pezeshkian Says “We Decide Our Future”, Renowned Musicians Boycott Fajr Festival Over Censorship, Iran’s Execution Spike, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]
February 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM

Trump’s Return to the White House and the Crisis Facing Iranian Refugees in Turkey

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our latest Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Trump’s Return to the White House and the Crisis Facing Iranian Refugees in Turkey …
  Etan Mabourakh · [email protected]
February 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Join me at our Iranian Mental Health Wellness Hour this Friday

We would like to invite you to join our first Mental Health & Wellness Hour with Dr.
  NIAC Policy Team · [email protected]
February 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM

An important update on the fight against banking discrimination - and a chance to tell your story!

  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM

Escalating Nuclear Tensions as Iran Leaks Possible Extreme Demands from Washington, 27 Iranian Provinces Closed Due to “Energy Imbalance” and Severe Cold, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM

War Veterans Protest 14 Years of “House Arrest” in Iran; Dozens Detained

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our latest Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. War Veterans Protest 14 Years of “House Arrest” in Iran; Dozens Detained برای خواند…
  NIAC Bay Area Chapter · [email protected]
February 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM

RSVP for our Iranian Mental Health Wellness Hour on Friday 2/21

We would like to invite you to join our first Mental Health & Wellness Hour with Dr.
  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
February 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Israel May Strike Iran: Tell Trump to Choose Diplomacy Over War

  Team NIAC · [email protected]
February 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM

TODAY at 2 pm (EST): X/Twitter Space on Trump and Iran

  Team NIAC · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM

MONDAY at 2 PM EST – X/Twitter Space on Trump and Iran

  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM

A Renewed Deadlock: Trump Revives “Maximum Pressure” While Khamenei Rejects Talks, Iran Khodro’s Looming Privatization: Controversy Over Transfer of Shares to Krooz, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, Spiritual Leader of the Ismaili Community, Dies at 88, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
February 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Trump Wants a Deal

  Iran Unfiltered & Human Rights Tracker from NIAC · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Iran’s Evolving Stance on Direct Talks with the U.S., Araghchi’s Visit to Taliban-Led Afghanistan, Pezeshkian the Populist or Pragmatist, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Team NIAC · [email protected]
January 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Travel Ban Updates: What You Need to Know

  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
January 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Deadly Shooting Outside Iran’s High Court: Two Prominent Judges Killed, Iran and U.S. Inch Closer to Potential Direct Negotiations, Jalal Matini: Renowned Iranian Scholar and Cultural Advocate Passes Away at 96, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
January 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM

Did Trump just put the U.S. on course for a deal with Iran?

  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]
January 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM

🚨Join Experts Live at 1pm ET TODAY to Discuss New Trump Travel Ban

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The Trump Administration is moving toward a partial or full suspension on the admission of nationals” from targeted countries. Iran was subject to prior bans. Dear John, Donald Trump is back and he is officially trying t…
  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
January 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM

🚨 BREAKING: Trump Signs Order Signaling Return of Travel Ban

  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
January 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Inauguration Day

  Iran Unfiltered & Human Rights Tracker from NIAC · [email protected]
January 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM

Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Treaty, Pezeshkian’s NBC Interview, Second Round of Iran-EU3 Nuclear Talks, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Ryan Costello · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 9:36 PM

BREAKING: Ceasefire Reached in Gaza

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, Breaking news: Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached a long-overdue ceasefire to halt the violence in Gaza. This step brings hope to the countless innocent civilians suffering horrifically on the ground…
  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]
January 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM

🚨 JUST LAUNCHED: NIAC’s 2025 Travel Ban Center

NIAC has launched the 2025 Travel Ban Center to prepare for the incoming administration.
  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]
January 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM

MEK Hosts Trump Envoy Calling for Maximum Pressure

NIAC - National Iranian American Council These forces are pushing maximum pressure to harm ordinary Iranians and start a war with Iran. Dear John, Recent events have shown that the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) is ramping up its efforts to influence the incoming Tru…
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
January 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Macron Labels Iran “Main Security Challenge,” Iraqi Prime Minister’s Visit to Tehran, Swiss Citizen Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances in Iranian Custody, Surge in Executions in Iran, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Etan Mabourakh · [email protected]
January 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Spotlighting Iranian Cinema as We Prepare for the Travel Ban’s Comeback

See the film we just screened, find answers to questions and resources, and organize in your community around this issue.
  Etan Mabourakh · [email protected]
January 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Reminder: Film Screening of Hamdardi & Discussion with Director today 12pm ET/9amPT

We will be joined by the film's director a special guest, MA Immigration Attorney and star volunteer.
  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]
January 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Don’t Miss Our Exclusive Virtual Screening of Hamdardi!

Join NIAC's Etan Mabourakh in conversation with filmmaker Ashley Tabatabai
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
January 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Growing Discontent in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar as Dollar Surges, Expediency Council to Revisit FATF-Related Bills, Iran Prepares for New Round of Talks with Europe Amid Stalled Nuclear Negotiations, Jimmy Carter Dies at 100, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]
January 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM

RSVP for Our Screening of the Short Film Hamdardi – January 9th

You’re invited to an exclusive virtual screening of Hamdardi with the filmmaker.
  Etan Mabourakh · [email protected]
January 3, 2025 at 1:47 AM

Sharing a Reflection on This Final Night of Hanukkah

  Team NIAC · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 9:01 PM

We’re $8.5k Away – Let’s Finish 2024 Strong!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, As we countdown to midnight, we’re reflecting on all we’ve accomplished this year—and the work that lies ahead. From defending civil rights to promoting diplomacy, protecting our community, and combating di…
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Just $50K Away – Help Us Fight Back

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, With only hours left before we enter the new year, we still need to raise $50,000 to hit our fundraising goal—funds that are critical to ensuring we have the staff and resources to fight back against what’s …
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
December 27, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Iran Takes an Important Step: WhatsApp and Google Play Unblocked, Signaling Progress in Digital Access, Iran and China: A Strategic Partnership and Challenges Ahead, Yalda: A Celebration of Hope Amid Economic Struggles, and More

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Sara Hawrami, NIAC · [email protected]
December 26, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Help NIAC Sleigh 2025 - Renew Your Support Today

NIAC - National Iranian American Council John, Happy Holidays! Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or simply cherishing time with loved ones, we hope this season brings you joy and connection. In the spirit of giving, will you consider giving back …