January 30, 2014, Washington, D.C. – “The Iran Job,” the real life story of an American basketball player in Iran, has been shortlisted for the German Film Award for “Best Documentary,” presented by the German

January 29, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Neda Bolourian, a lawyer in Bethesda, Maryland, is running to represent District 2 on the Montgomery County Council. A first generation American of Iranian descent, Bolourian received a bachelor’s

January 17, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Sunny Zia, a professional engineer in Long Beach, California, is running to represent District 3 on the Long Beach Community College (LBCC) Board of Trustees. A first generation immigrant, Zia

Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community.  The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.

January 16, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Chair of the Senate Intelligence Community, expressed opposition to the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013 (S.1881). The legislation, which has currently

January 16, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The agreement last Sunday between the P5+1 and Iran to implement the Joint Plan of Action is a significant step towards resolving the calamity over Iran’s nuclear program peacefully. 

January 10, 2013, Washington, D.C. – This week 25 additional Senators have become cosponsors of the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013 (S.1881), bringing the total number of cosponsors to 59.  Introduced by Senators

January 9, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Shayan H. Modarres, a civil rights attorney practicing in Orlando, Florida, recently announced his bid to represent Florida’s 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. If triumphant,

Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community.  The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.

By: Parnia Zahedi January 8, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Throughout the past few months, I have had one of the most valuable experiences any undergraduate student in D.C. can have– the opportunity to intern on

January 6, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) today released the third video in its educational series on the sanctions against Iran and what Iranian Americans need to know about

December 19, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today introduced legislation which sets to expand on imposed sanctions and impose additional sanctions against Iran.  The bill, entitled the “Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act

Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community. We are PAAIA. Dear Friend, We close 2013 on a hopeful note. The recent interim deal between the P5+1 and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program

Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community.                                        We are PAAIA. Congressman Hunter Makes Controversial Remarks about Iran and Middle Eastern People December 5, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Appearing on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal

PAAIA News   Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community.                                        We are PAAIA. Iranian Americans Contribute to Richness of American Life November 26, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of