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Open Letter from Retired U.S. Military Officers – “Iran Deal Continues to Benefit U.S. National Security”
Washington, D.C. – In an open letter to President Trump, more than 30 retired military officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines praised the Iran Nuclear Agreement – otherwise known as the Joint
The Freedom Sculpture – Freedom, a Shared Dream – Unveiled on the Fourth of July in the City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Calif. – The Freedom Sculpture is a historic monument gifted to the City of Los Angeles on July 4th, 2017 by the Farhang Foundation. Located on Santa Monica Boulevard, the Freedom Sculpture stands
Iranian American Organizations Denounce State Department Travel Ban Guidelines
Joint Statement of the Pars Equality Center, the Iranian American Bar Association (IABA), the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), and the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) Washington, DC – As organizations representing the Iranian
PAAIA’s Statement on Supreme Court’s Travel Ban Decision
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments regarding the legality of President Trump’s revised Travel Ban in October, while partially reinstating the travel ban for the next 90 days. The
PAAIA Discusses the Travel Ban with Iranian American Civil Rights Attorney, Cyrus Mehri
WASHINGTON, DC – Cyrus Mehri is a prominent Iranian American civil rights lawyer known for litigating cases involving discrimination, civil and consumer rights, and corporate fraud. Mr. Mehri recently represented PAAIA in a federal lawsuit,
IAPAC Proudly Endorses Campaigns of Iranian American Candidates
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) proudly announced its support for the campaigns of Kia Hamadanchy and Amir Farokhi who are running for the U.S. Congress and the Atlanta City
Congress Calls on President Trump to Prioritize Release of U.S. Citizens Held Hostage by Iranian Regime
WASHINGTON, DC – Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Congress calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent residents being held for political purposes by the Government of Iran.
Congressman Rohrabacher Proposes ISIS Attack in Tehran is “a Good Thing”
As the U.S. Senate offered condolences to the innocent victims and of a recent ISIS terrorist attack in Tehran and elsewhere, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-48th/CA) embarrassed himself by claiming the attack could be a “good
Senate Resolution Condemns Tehran Terrorist Attacks
Yesterday, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Bob Corker (R-TN), the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning recent terror attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines,
PAAIA and IABA Host Civil Rights Panel at ACLU National Headquarters
Washington, DC – On June 5th, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) and the Iranian American Bar Association (IABA) held a panel discussion with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) called Understanding our
Ansari Fellowship Program Announces Inaugural Year Recipients, Arianna Zoghi and Parisa Pirooz
The Ansari Fellowship Program, a PAAIA initiative, is excited to announce its inaugural year recipients as Arianna Zoghi and Parisa Pirooz. The Ansari Fellowship was founded to support young Iranian-Americans committed to improving the lives
PAAIA Condemns Terror Attacks in Tehran
Today, ISIS claimed responsibility for an attack in Tehran, Iran which left 12 Iranians dead and 42 wounded. PAAIA was deeply disheartened to learn of this tragedy, and we strongly condemn
2017 Capitol Hill Days
PAAIA’s 2017 Capitol Hill Days were a huge success! During the week of May 22nd, 2017, PAAIA’s IA-100 members met with over seventeen Congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle to discuss several important