Ryan Costello, NIAC · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 6:01 PM

New Report: U.S. Sanctions are Blocking Internet Freedom in Iran

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The U.S. has an obligation to make sure its sanctions are not reinforcing the Iranian government’s ability to silence its population John --  Today, NIAC released a new report entitled "The Impact of U.S. Sanctions on Internet Acc…

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Share your #SanctionsStory, supporting Afghan refugees, and more!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Here's this week's newsletter from us at NIAC!  Advancing Peace & Diplomacy    NIAC Joins Afghans for A Better Tomorrow to Urge Increased U.S. Support for Refugees This week, NIAC partnered with Afghans for a Better Tomorrow…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 9:45 PM

🎤You’re Invited: Join us on August 26th for NIAC Open Mic Night!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Hosted by NIAC Los Angeles, the event will feature writer and translator Parisa Saranj, who will kick off the event with a reading of her memoir about growing up in 1990s Iran. Dear John, Summer may be coming to close, but our Ope…

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  Kevin Amirehsani, NIAC Colorado · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Join NIAC Colorado for an Evening of Iranian Music and Dance!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council NIAC Colorado is excited to showcase the beautiful culture of Iran through song and dance. Dear John, NIAC Colorado is excited to showcase the beautiful culture of Iran through song and dance. That’s why you’re cordially invited t…

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 9:10 PM

Ebrahim Raisi's Inauguration, Celebrating Iranian Olympians, and more!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Here's this week's newsletter from us at NIAC!  Advancing Peace & Diplomacy  Sanders, Murphy, and Lee Seek Major Overhaul of National Security Powers In January 2020, Iranians and Americans held their breath as news broke that…

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 11:35 PM

Celebrating Iranian Athletes at the 2020 Olympics 🏅

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The Summer Olympics present the perfect opportunity for Iranian athletes to show what they can do on the international stage Dear John, With only a few days left in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, NIAC has got you covered with a re…

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  Kevin Amirehsani, NIAC Colorado · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Join NIAC Colorado for an Evening of Iranian Music and Dance!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council You’re cordially invited to join us! Dear John,  NIAC Colorado is excited to showcase the beautiful culture of Iran through song and dance! As such you're invited to join NIAC Colorado for an evening of Iranian & Middle Eastern…

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Re: The Diversity Visa: Your Questions Answered

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Following up on this urgent issue, John: Hi John, Did you see Ryan’s email? The Diversity Visa program, which targets immigrants from counties with historically low immigration rates to the United States, is in jeopardy. Each year,…

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Diversity Visas explained, Iran’s water protests, the latest with the nuclear deal & more!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Here's this week's newsletter from us at NIAC!  Equitable Immigration  The Diversity Visa: Your Questions Answered Trump and his Muslim ban are gone, but the damaging impact lingers on for many. This includes thousands of individu…

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  Ryan Costello, NIAC · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 6:01 PM

The Diversity Visa: Your Questions Answered

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Trump and his Muslim ban are gone, but the damaging impact lingers on for many. John, Trump and his Muslim ban are gone, but the damaging impact lingers on for many. This includes thousands of individuals selected for diversity vi…

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  Masoud Loghmani, NIAC Board Member · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 5:15 PM

I don’t think we’ve met yet, John

NIAC - National Iranian American Council 👋👋👋 Hi John,  I don’t think we’ve had the chance to meet yet - I’m Masoud Loghmani, NIAC's newest board member.  The continued strain on the U.S.-Iran relations and the constant news of human rights violations in Iran can be so fru…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]

July 8, 2021 at 10:30 PM

🎤Join us for our another NIAC Open Mic Night this Thursday, July 15th!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Join us as we highlight female-identified authors! Dear John --  Our NIAC Open Mic night last month was a big success! We laughed, we cried, and most importantly, we celebrated our community and culture during these challenging tim…

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  Ladan Manteghi, NIAC · [email protected]

July 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Thank you, John

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We can’t afford another missed deadline Hi John,  A few days ago, I reached out to you to ask for your help in meeting NIAC’s quarterly fundraising goal, and I couldn’t have been more excited to receive such thoughtful responses: …

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Debriefing Iran’s election, advancing human rights via diplomacy, and more!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Here's this week's newsletter from us at NIAC!  Advancing Peace & Diplomacy  Diplomacy remains the only viable path to improve human rights in Iran Jamal Abdi & Sina Toossi for Newsweek After years of bearing the brunt o…

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  Ladan Manteghi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 5:35 PM

I don’t think we’ve met yet, John

NIAC - National Iranian American Council It’s nice to officially meet you! I’m Ladan, chair of the board here at NIAC. Hi John, It’s nice to officially meet you! I’m Ladan, chair of the board here at NIAC. I’m so incredibly lucky to be part of this movement to give our c…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 6:12 PM

You can help save a life, John

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Help make a difference for one very inspiring member of our community Dear John, I'm reaching out to our community today to ask if you can help make a difference in the life of one of our own: Dr. Shahin Nouri. Shahin is a neurol…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

June 21, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Join me Thursday, June 24th for a Webinar on Iran’s Election & the JCPOA

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Make sure to RSVP today! Dear John -- Even before President Biden took office in January, advocates of peace and diplomacy adamantly pushed the United States to return to the Iran nuclear deal. With the Biden administration’s slow …

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

June 20, 2021 at 8:01 PM

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

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Make sure to RSVP today! John -- In case you missed it, we wanted to remind you about NIAC’s upcoming panel, Iran After the Rouhani Presidency: Debriefing the June 18 Election, happening tomorrow Monday, June 21st at 11am ET. Make …

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 19, 2021 at 1:55 PM

A note on the results of Iran’s elections

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The ascension of Raisi to the presidency will be widely viewed as a victory for hardliners in Iran and the U.S. who seek confrontation over conciliation between the U.S. and Iran. John -- The ascension of Raisi to the presidency w…

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  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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