The Iranian American Bar Association (IABA) held its sixth annual Nowruz dinner on April 3rd in New York City, honoring special guests Ali Mojdehi and Darius Shahinfar.  Darius Shahinfar is the CFO and Treasurer of

On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, the College of International Studies at the University of Oklahoma unveiled a marble statue of Persian philosopher and scientist ‘Omar Khayyam’, an 11th-century poet, astronomer, scholar and mathematician. Carved by

Iranian American Chef and co-owner of Peacock Café in Washington, DC, Maziar Farivar sat down for an interview with PAAIA to discuss his life, career and diplomatic endeavors.  In 2015, Maziar was chosen to be

What is the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)?  The Visa Waiver Program permits citizens of 38 participating countries to travel to the United States, Europe, Japan and South Korea without a visa for stays of 90

April 12, 2016, Washington, D.C. – Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) has offered his legislation, the Equal in Protection Travel Act, as an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill (S. 2658). The amendment, co-sponsored

March 3, 2016, Washington D.C. – RAND Corporation hosted a daylong conference covering challenges facing the Iran Nuclear Deal and implications for policy in Iran, the Middle Eastern region, and the United States.  The conference was

March 30, 2016, Washington, D.C. – On Sunday March 27, 2016 over hundred guests participated in an Iranian American Congressional Forum with candidates for the U.S. Congress 8th Congressional District race.  The event, held at the residence of Houri

March 18, 2016, Washington D.C., –  PAAIA members and friends from the New York City area gathered at the home of board member Akbar Lari in honor of Congressman Michael M. Honda and in support of his re-election

Washington D.C., March 30, 2016 – On March 28, 2016 the International Astronomical Union (IAU) renamed an asteroid, formerly known as (5515) 1989 EL1, ‘Naderi’ after Firouz Michael Naderi, Iranian-American scientist and PAAIA Board Member. Dr. Naderi communicated

    March 23, 2016, Washington, D.C. – On March 16, 2016, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) hosted its annual Nowruz reception for members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill. A bipartisan group of

March 23, 2016, Washington, D.C. – Every year, millions of Iranians all over the world celebrate the Persian New Year, Nowruz. Iranians observe this holiday by visiting family and friends, celebrating a season of new life

Saturday, May 7, 2016 – Eight highly accomplished Iranian Americans were awarded the 2016 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for outstanding achievement in their personal and professional lives coupled with the preservation of their culture and

March 16, 2016, Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael M. Honda (D-CA) issued a statement about the importance of continuing to recognize the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz in the U.S. Congress.  Congressman Honda

March 8, 2016, Washington, D.C.  – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) today released the findings of a national public opinion survey examining the attitudes of Iranian Americans with respect to U.S.-Iran relations, the newly

February 24, 2016, Washington D.C. – A coalition of 50 different national and local civil rights, faith, refugee and non-profit organizations joined together to send a joint letter to Department of Homeland Security Jeh Jonson,