Sina Toossi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Join us Monday, June 21st to debrief Iran's presidential elections

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Space is limited, so make sure to RSVP today! John -- Iran's presidential election tomorrow is poised to impact the country's political trajectory, both in terms of its domestic policies and foreign affairs. And with conservative …

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 9:50 PM

⚽ Join us for our FINAL Team Melli Watch Party!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Don’t miss our FINAL Zoom watch party! Dear John, Don’t miss our FINAL Zoom watch party to support Team Melli during their last qualifying match tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15th vs Iraq (9:15am PT/12:15pm ET). This watch party is hoste…

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  Sina Toossi, NIAC · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 8:01 PM

A note about Iran's elections

NIAC - National Iranian American Council This year’s election is shaping up to be an inflection point in Iran's already severely restricted political space. Dear John, We at NIAC have been following with concern, but not total surprise, the developments in Iran’s preside…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 7:20 PM

The NO BAN Act is back on the table

NIAC - National Iranian American Council It’s time to make sure our Senators hear us Dear John, BIG NEWS: after passing in the House of Representatives, today the NO BAN Act was officially reintroduced into the Senate. Although the bill faces major hurdles, we can overco…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Big news! NIAC Action endorses Jennifer Adeli in Virginia race

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Our newest endorsed candidate is sure to make waves! John, Meet our newest endorsed candidate: Jennifer Adeli! NIAC Action is proud to endorse Jennifer in her race for Virginia House of Delegates, HD 34 on June 8, 2021. The mother…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 9:00 PM

We laughed, we cried, we made it a night to remember

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Last night, members like you all across the country made our 2021 Virtual Gala very special Dear John, Last night, hundreds of NIAC members, supporters, and allies from all across the country joined us for our 2021 Virtual Gala. To…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Announcing our 2021 Virtual Gala Lineup!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We have a whole host of speakers for our 2021 Virtual Gala! Dear John, Our 2021 Virtual Gala is fast approaching, and we've got more details to share! We're excited to announce our star-studded speaker line-up and give you a sneak…

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  Dr. Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 10:48 PM

NIAC’s 2021 Virtual Gala is coming

NIAC - National Iranian American Council You should have received your save the date last week, but I wanted to take a moment to personally invite you to NIAC's 2021 Gala. Dear John, With our Gala invitations landing in inboxes this week, I wanted to take a moment to pe…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 8:00 PM

And our FINAL slate of 40/40 nominees are......

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Our final groups of honorees is made up of a decorated slate of community organizers, filmmakers, technology leaders, and more. Dear John— As we bring our 40/40 campaign to a close with this final slate of honorees, I want to than…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Biden needs to act now to #ReSealTheDeal

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Beginning March 29th, thousands of pro-diplomacy Americans across the country will raise their voices in support of the JCPOA. Dear John— Two months into the Biden administration, the fate of the Iran nuclear deal remains uncertain…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

March 22, 2021 at 7:20 PM

✨A new year and a new slate of 40/40 honorees!✨

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Celebrating awe-inspiring Iranian Americans continues in the new year! Dear John— I hope you had a wonderful Norooz full of food, family, and sunshine. As we celebrate Spring, it's time to also celebrate our third slate of 40/40 ho…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

March 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Norooz Mobarak! 🌸

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We know the year 1400 is poised to be one of the best yet. Check out a Norooz message from NIAC President Jamal Abdi! Dear John— On behalf of the entire NIAC family, wishing you and your loved ones a Norooz Mobarak! While this is …

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Celebrate Norooz with NIAC! Cooking demo by Chef Hoss, Haft Seen Competition & More 🎉

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, NIAC Action is thrilled to announce that we still have TWO more virtual Norooz events to ring in 1400, the new Persian New Year and a new century! We’ve got an exciting lineup that includes a cooking demo with Chef Hos…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Meet our second slate of 40/40 honorees! 🎉

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Celebrating awe-inspiring Iranian Americans continues! Dear John— Last week's 40/40 launch was met with enormous pride from our community. Whether making waves in the world of sports, politics, or academia we were ecstatic to celeb…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 5:01 PM

✨Nominations for NIAC's "40 Under 40" close tomorrow!✨

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Make sure to submit your nomination before 11:59pm ET on Feb 26th! John, I just wanted to remind you that the deadline to submit nominations for NIAC's "40 Under 40" is tomorrow, February 26th! Already, we've received hundreds o…

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  Ryan Costello, NIAC · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 10:48 PM

🤔 What’s the deal with the Iran Deal?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council And what’s taking Biden so long to return to the nuclear agreement? John— It is nearly a month into the Biden administration, and Trump-era sanctions on Iran are still in place. Undoubtedly, many in the community are frustrated by…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Nominations now open for NIAC's 40 Under 40! 🏆

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, If there's one thing Iranians have, it's pride: in our cuisine, our culture, and of course, our community. From tech leaders and business gurus, to athletes and artists, there's no doubt that Iranian Americans are trai…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action PAC · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 5:01 PM

🎉 VICTORY: CADEM Elections

We’re building a new slate of Iranian American candidates. VICTORY: Four NIAC Action Endorsed Candidates win CADEM Races John - Four Iranian Americans endorsed by NIAC Action won their races to serve as delegates to the California Democratic Party. This means that our community has earne…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Nice to meet you, John 👋

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The work we have ahead of us is big and bold — but with you by our side, we’ll tackle it. Hi John, You may have already seen my name in a few places, but I want to take this chance to reach out and OFFICIALLY introduce myself. I’…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 8:11 PM

Experts Urge JCPOA Return

NIAC - National Iranian American Council With Trump poised to leave the White House in less than two weeks, NIAC is proud to have worked with over 50 national security and foreign policy experts to send a letter to President-elect Joe Biden urging a quick return to the Iran nuclear deal. …

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

January 6, 2021 at 10:30 PM

Chaos in the Capitol

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Hours ago, a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, forcing the evacuation of legislators and staff amid a joint session to certify the results of the Presidential election. John— Hours ago, a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capit…

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  Ryan Costello, NIAC · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 6:15 PM

What's going on with the U.S. and Iran? 🤔

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Your questions answered. John-- We are once again starting off a New Year amid speculation of conflict with Iran. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has flown bombers and aircraft carriers near Iran’s territory, while yest…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Make a gift today to take advantage of the CARES act!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Your gift during our year-end campaign can make a big impact on NIAC AND provides a greater tax benefit for you! The CARES Act, combined with other recent legislation, presents special and advantageous opportunities for charitable giving in 2020. …

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

December 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Happy holidays from the NIAC team! ⛄

NIAC - National Iranian American Council It's time to rest and reflect. Dear John, What a whirlwind of a year! As the world gears up for 2021, we hope you'll take the time to reflect on all the enormous work our community did this year. And while we have much to do in 20…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 8:00 PM

🎟️ Get your tickets to a virtual screening of the "Nasrin" today!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Don’t miss this incredible film that tells the story of an extraordinary person. Dear John, On December 10th, the U.N.’s Human Rights Day, we profiled iconic Iranian human rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh and encouraged our members…

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  Sina Toossi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 6:31 PM

We can tell Iran's untold stories because of you

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Without the support of members like you, Iran Unfiltered could not exist. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's weekly digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Sina Toossi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Don't forget to RSVP for tomorrow's panel on jumpstarting diplomacy!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Don't miss out on this key panel discussion about jumpstarting diplomacy under Biden. Dear John, I just wanted to make sure you've reserved your spot for tomorrow's virtual discussion at 11am ET to discuss "Jumpstarting U.S.-Iran …

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  Sina Toossi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Join me next week to discuss diplomacy in the Biden era

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We'll talk about Trump's efforts to thwart future negotiations with Iran, the impact of “maximum pressure," and more. Dear John, The election of Joe Biden has increased prospects of the U.S. and Iran returning to the negotiating t…

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  National Iranian American Council · [email protected]

November 27, 2020 at 6:22 PM

Statement: Iranian Nuclear Scientist Assassinated

NIAC - National Iranian American Council If confirmed, the assassination of Iran’s nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is yet another reckless step that appears intended to poison the well for negotiations under a Biden administration and set the stage for war. Today rep…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

November 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Tis the season of tahdig, turkey, and thanks! 🦃

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Whether over tahdig and fesenjoon or turkey and pumpkin pie, I hope you'll take time to reflect and give thanks to all the amazing things our community has accomplished this year—and all the amazing successes yet to come. Dear Joh…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

November 18, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Breaking: Border patrol targeted Iranian Americans for detentions and lied about it

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, Yesterday evening, a judge ordered Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to release a trove of documents confirming, in black and white, how CBP officials blatantly profiled people of Iranian descent, including U.S. citizens…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

November 8, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Don't miss our Tuesday panel on "We Are Many"! 🎥

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Just in case you missed it, NIAC is hosting a very special panel event this Tuesday to discuss the documentary "We Are Many." Dear John, Just in case you missed it, NIAC is hosting a very special panel event this Tuesday, November…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 10:54 PM

You're invited! Join us next week for a panel on "We Are Many" 🎥

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, In September, NIAC joined activists and organizations across the globe to screen Iranian-British director Amir Amirani’s documentary film, We Are Many, which tells the story of the biggest anti-war movement in history …

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

October 17, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Anti-Iranian sentiment is running wild

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Today, we learned from members of our community that ‘Pro Trump’ clothing label is selling T-shirts using an expletive to describe our country of heritage: ‘F–k Iran.’ Dear John, Over the course of the past four years of the Trum…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 6:03 PM

We all love a good deal. Shop Amazon and support NIAC today!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, It’s Amazon Prime Day-- the perfect time to shop some great deals and really hone those Persian discount skills! If you're going to be shopping on Amazon today, make sure some of your money goes to a good cause (becaus…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Debates don't win elections, you do

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, Kamala Harris went on offense last night in support of our two biggest priorities -- ending the Muslim Ban that separate Iranian Americans from our families, and reversing Trump's reckless abandonment of diplomacy and …

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 5:31 PM

Iranians Mourn the Loss of Iconic Vocalist Shajarian

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The passing of Mohammad Reza Shajarian is a monumental loss for all Iranians, whether inside or outside Iran. Dear John, The passing of Mohammad Reza Shajarian is a monumental loss for all Iranians, whether inside or outside Iran…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Today is National Voter Registration Day!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Are you registered to vote yet? Dear John, Today is National Voter Registration Day, which marks 6 weeks exactly until the biggest Presidential Election of our lives! Register to vote today! For Iranian Americans, this election is…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Join Congressman Eric Swalwell in a conversation about Trump’s impeachment

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, On December 18, 2019, Americans watched as President Donald Trump became just the third president in U.S. history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. At the forefront of the proceedings was Congressman Eric…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

September 13, 2020 at 4:50 PM

The Tragedy of Navid Afkari

NIAC - National Iranian American Council It is with a heavy heart that I write this message. Yesterday's news of Navid Afkari's unjust execution was deeply unsettling for us all and yet another reason for our community's shared sadness. My first instinct was to reach out to friends and family in I…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Join us for a panel discussion on Desert One! 🎥

NIAC - National Iranian American Council If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t miss the opportunity to rent a compelling new documentary, Desert One, before our panel discussion later this month. And for a limited time, a portion of the proceeds from rentals made through this special link will go t…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 9:55 PM

You're invited to an exclusive viewing of Desert One! 🎥

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We're pleased to offer NIAC members the opportunity to rent a new riveting documentary film, Desert One, ahead of its general release date! Dear John, We're pleased to offer NIAC members the opportunity to rent a new documentary, D…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 8:23 PM

Check out the HIGHLIGHTS from NIAC's Virtual Gala 2020!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, Last week, more than 800 of our donors, friends, and allies came together to reflect on NIAC’s many accomplishments in 2020 - from making moves with our allies to forever repeal the Muslim ban, to blocking Trump's atte…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 7:04 PM

About last night...

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Last night, over 800 NIAC friends, supporters, and allies joined us for our first ever Virtual Gala and Fundraiser to reflect on all we've done in the past seven months and the important work that lies ahead in 2020.  Dear John, La…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 6:37 PM

Only one day left to reserve your Gala ticket!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We're just one day away from NIAC's first ever Virtual Gala and we want to make sure you don't miss out!  Dear John, We're just one day away from NIAC's first ever Virtual Gala and we want to make sure you don't miss out!  Already…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 8:34 PM

A message from Bernie

NIAC - National Iranian American Council I wanted to share this note from Senator Bernie Sanders for our supporters ahead of NIAC's Virtual Gala this Thursday... Dear John, I wanted to share this note from Senator Bernie Sanders for our supporters ahead of NIAC's Gala th…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC · [email protected]

July 23, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Today: Addressing Anti-Blackness In Our Community

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, I wanted to remind you of our event today--"Ensuring Black Lives Matter: Addressing Anti-Blackness in our Community."  The new wave in Black Lives Matter protests has given us a unique opportunity to learn. It’s time t…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 9:35 PM

John, you haven't claimed your free ticket to our Virtual Gala! 🎟️

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We noticed you haven't yet claimed your complementary ticket to NIAC's Virtual Gala on July 30th! Make sure to RSVP today! Dear John, We noticed you haven't yet claimed your complementary ticket to NIAC's Virtual Gala on July 3…

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Iranians call for a halt to executions

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker John, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here. Iranians call for a halt to executions Yesterday, millions of Iranians joined in one call: "Do not execute" (اعدام_نکنید#). The hashtag trended worldwide and united Iranians fr…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

July 13, 2020 at 8:17 PM

A win for science over sanctions!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, Last week, we shared with you the case of Neuromatch Academy, which was forced to bar Iranians from participating in its virtual academic conference due to U.S. sanctions. NIAC has always worked to support exchanges and…

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