PAAIA Statement on Threats to Target Civilian Infrastructure in Iran
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is deeply concerned by recent statements suggesting the potential mass targeting of Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including power-generating facilities and bridges. We are […]
PAAIA Joins Coalition Letter Urging Administration to Restore Immigration Benefit Adjudications for Iranian Nationals
On March 30, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), alongside a coalition of Iranian American legal, civic, and community organizations, sent a letter to the Administration urging the […]
IAPAC Endorses Soheila Bana for Richmond City Council, District 4
Washington, D.C. — The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the bipartisan political action committee affiliated with the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), is proud to endorse Soheila Bana for re-election […]
PAAIA Releases 2026 National Public Opinion Survey on Iran Conflict and Future Governance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Arya Javidi, Communications Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (202) 921-6379 Date: March 26, 2026 Washington, DC — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) has released its 2026 […]
PAAIA Leads Coalition Letter Urging U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee to Advance Internet Freedom Legislation
On March 23, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in partnership with FDD Action, led a broad coalition letter to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee urging swift advancement […]
PAAIA Welcomes Its Spring 2026 CHIP Fellows
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is proud to introduce the Spring 2026 Congressional Internship Program (CHIP) Fellows, Andre Kish and Sam Rafizad. Through the CHIP Fellowship, PAAIA […]
PAAIA Statement on Iranian Americans and the Iranian People
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) continues to monitor developments affecting Iran with deep concern for the safety, dignity, and fundamental rights of the Iranian […]
PAAIA Statement on U.S. & Israel Military Strikes on Iran
Washington, D.C. — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) stands with the people of Iran – who for decades have endured repression, imprisonment, and violence – and who […]
Bipartisan Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act Introduced
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 (H.R.7622 / S. 3900), comprehensive legislation designed to support the Iranian people, expand internet freedom, […]
Digital Freedom Is Essential: PAAIA Briefs Congress—Will They Act?
Written by Tara Parsa A Turning Point for Human Rights Digital freedom is no longer a luxury. It is infrastructure for democracy—and its absence can determine whether a person can mobilize, tell the truth, […]