Team NIAC · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Our Annual Membership Survey is here — open to participate 📩

This survey is how we determine our priorities and positions. Take a few minutes to complete it now.

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  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Raisi in China, Renani urges "revolution from above", record-setting inflation 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  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 1:45 AM

Join the Clubhouse conversation on Iran tomorrow night

Our community needs to come together and communicate. Join tomorrow night to do just that.

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 10:19 PM

Urgent: Dangerous Escalations from U.S., Iran, and Israel

Take action now to oppose U.S. backed war in Iran

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Farhad Meysami, Renowned Rights Activist, is Released

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Farhad Meysami, a longtime civil activist who protested the mandatory hijab, was r…

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM

In just a few hours: Join Jamal Abdi, Rep. Judy Chu, and other allies in stopping SB 147

SB 147 is the bill that would ban Iranians and other nationals, even legal residents and visa holders, from owning property in Texas.

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  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Iranian trade unions and civil organizations publish “charter of minimum demands”

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  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Mousavi’s transition proposal, 80,000 reportedly included in amnesty decree, Grammy Award for Hajipour & 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  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  NIAC Organizing · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Join Jamal Abdi, Rep. Judy Chu, and other allies in stopping SB 147

You are invited to join this special panel discussion

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 7:01 PM

🚨 New calls for bombing Iran & MEK support

We must stand up to those exploiting Iranians to advance their hawkish agendas.

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 13, 2023 at 11:19 PM

The Census is finally on track to recognize Iranian Americans

Support adding more boxes to the census to help measure our community.

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Social media users who go viral given harsh prison sentences in Iran

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser.   More than 500 young people did not know that they would be deprived of their rig…

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  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Reformists changing strategies, Khamenei pardons select prisoners, Khoy earthquake relief and more

NIAC - National Iranian American Council 👋 Iran Unfiltered is back. 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  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 7, 2023 at 8:06 PM

Don't miss our conversation on Clubhouse: Join us TOMORROW at 9pm ET/6pm PT.

Join our discussion on the differing political outlooks of Iranian immigrants

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 6, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Shervin Hajipour wins Grammy for the Song for Social Change Award

“Baraye” moved us as the anthem for freedom in Iran — and now the world listens.

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  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Conflicting views on EU’s IRGC terror push, a deadly attack on Azerbaijani embassy, and more

NIAC - National Iranian American Council 👋 Iran Unfiltered is back. We are resuming this digest periodically. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Our newsletter for January

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 11:06 PM

Siamak Namazi starts Hunger Strike to Demand Action from Biden Administration

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Siamak Namazi—an Iranian-American dual national who has been imprisoned in Iran si…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 4:45 PM

An important step for Internet Freedom in Iran

Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Treasury Department’s publication of additional guidance concerning the export of vital communications tools to the people of Iran.

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 4:04 PM

More Executions Feared Imminent as Imprisoned Iranian Women Go on Hunger Strike

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. With four prisoners already executed following allegations of sham trials, renewed…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 6:28 PM

Our end of year deadline is tonight when the ball drops

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  Advancement Team @ NIAC · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 5:42 PM

Counting down to our biggest fundraising deadline of the year

The clock is ticking…

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 5:24 PM

We’re proud of all we accomplished this year

And, we ready to do even more in 2023

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  Masoud Loghmani, NIAC · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 3:50 PM

We're stronger than ever thanks to you.

These last few months have been trying but you've been there with us every step of the way.

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  Jessie Massoudi, LA Chapter Leader · [email protected]

December 26, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Can I share something with you John?

Why I’m grateful to be apart of this and why we need you

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 10:10 PM

National Journal blasts the MEK for exploiting protests

There is a large-scale effort to divide and manipulate our community

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  Myriam and Donna, NIAC · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 8:09 PM

Look back at 2022 with us.

Our team and volunteers stepped up to meet the challenges of this year

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

December 20, 2022 at 11:16 PM

We held an 8-hour-long event to combat misinformation

Open up to see the event's highlights

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 11:25 PM

Famous Iranian Actor Taraneh Alidoosti Arrested for Condemning Execution of Protester

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Prominent Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti was arrested after she took to Instagr…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 10:34 PM

4 things the U.S. government can do to support Iranians

Our government needs to step up and meet the moment, John

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 5:46 PM

Hundreds of Protesters Given Harsh Prison Sentences by Iranian Judiciary

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. After two executions of protesters in the last week, Iranian authorities continue …

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  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Congratualtions to the Iranian voices that organized for this unprecedented victory

Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement applauding the successful effort to remove Iran from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women as a direct response to the brutal crackdown on the women-led movement in Iran:

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Second Protester, Majidreza Rahnavard, Executed by Iranian Government

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular 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 National Iranian American Council strongly condemns the Iranian government for…

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

December 5, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Iranian Authorities Seek to Clamp Down on Nationwide Strikes

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Three days of nationwide strikes have begun in Iran and are expected to last throu…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 7:49 PM

John, this email is long but we needed to send it.

Please consider giving a tax-deductible gift this Giving Tuesday

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Iranian Authorities Torture and Sexually Abuse Prisoners

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. A shocking new report from CNN reveals the horrific details of sexual assaults aga…

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

November 24, 2022 at 9:32 PM

UN Human Rights Council Passes New Investigative Mechanism in Session on Iran Abuses

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular 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 United Nations Human Rights Council convened a special session Thursday on ong…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

November 23, 2022 at 5:46 PM

John, thank you for standing with us.

This Thanksgiving, we want to express our thanks to you for all of your important contributions to help make NIAC a strong voice for Iranian Americans

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 9:51 PM

UN Seeks Accountability from Iran for Human Rights Violations

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular 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 United Nations General Assembly Third Committee – which considers measures on …

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 6:58 PM

9-Year-Old Kian Pirfalak Reportedly Killed by Iranian Security Forces

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser.   Seven were shot dead in Izeh, including 9-year-old boy Kian Pirfalak, as state vi…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 9:08 PM

As abuses escalate, the world is watching – and acting

The UN Human Rights Council has heeded the calls of our community

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Iranians Protest on Anniversary of 2019 Protests

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our Weekly Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Iranians in several cities, including Tehran, took to the streets on Tuesday to mar…

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

November 15, 2022 at 5:08 PM

Iranian Judiciary Begins Sentencing Protesters to Death

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our Weekly Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser.   In response to disturbing developments in Iran, National Security Advisor Jake Su…

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Two Iranian Rappers May be Executed for Supporting Protests

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our Weekly Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Saman Yasin (Seydi)—a rapper from Kermanshah—was charged by the Iranian judiciary w…

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Execution Sentence for Protester as Iranian Parliament Pushes Capital Punishment

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our Weekly Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. In a deeply concerning development, Iranian lawmakers are pushing for the Judiciary…

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Iranian Protesters are Beaten, Imprisoned, and Murdered by Security Forces while Detainees Face Severe Punishment

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our Weekly Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. As widespread protests in Iran continue into the seventh week, the Iranian people a…

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Iran’s Judiciary Indicts 1000 Individuals for Protesting as Nationwide Unrest Continues

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our Weekly Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Since widespread protests erupted in Iran six weeks ago, Iranian security forces ha…

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 7:38 PM

Iran Imprisons Two Female Journalists on Bogus Charges of Working with CIA

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our Weekly Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Iranian women Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi were among the first journalists …

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 5:29 PM

Iranian Authorities Target Protesters on 40th Day of Mourning for Mahsa Amini

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our Weekly Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Forty days after Jina Mahsa Amini was killed by Iran’s so-called morality police fo…

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  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]

October 24, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Climber Elnaz Rekabi Reportedly Under House Arrest after Competing without her Hijab

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our Weekly Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Thirty-three year old Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi made headlines when she competed…

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