Many of us joined PAAIA for different reasons. But one thing we can all agree on is that we did so to make our community a stronger one. Today, we hear stories every day of

June 28, 2013, Washington, D.C. – On June 27th, the Atlantic Council’s Iran Task Force launched a new issue brief by Ramin Asgard and Barbara Slavin entitled “US-Iran Cultural Engagement: A Cost Effective Boon to

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.

June 28, 2013, Washington, D.C. – “The Iranian Americans,” a documentary by Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Andrew Goldberg, has been awarded a 2013 CINE Golden Eagle Award in the Televised Documentary & Performance Division. Filmed around

June 26, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing on June 18 regarding the nature and implications of Hassan Rouhani’s recent victory in Iran’s presidential election.  The

June 26, 2013, Dallas, Texas – Bobby Abtahi, former Dallas Plan Commissioner and City of Dallas Community Prosecutor, fell short in his bid on June 15th to make history by becoming the first Iranian American

June 26, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is proud to announce that it is bringing the “Best of the Noor Iranian Film Festival” to San Francisco this summer. On Friday,

June 25, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Iran’s prestigious Golestan Palace has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, the top honor for monuments, buildings, sites or natural features “of outstanding universal value.” The United

June 10, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Last month, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) sent a letter to President Barack Obama endorsing recommendations put forth in a report, Time to Move from Tactics

May 31, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The White House announced Thursday that it was lifting restrictions on the export of communication devices to Iran, although the restrictions will continue to apply to the Iranian government and

May 31, 2013 – The Iranian wrestling team cut short its first visit to the United States since 2003 on Friday, May 17th, flying home to Iran and prompting widespread speculation about the reasons for

May 31, 2013, Washington, D.C. – PAAIA has opened the application process for its 2013-2014 Mentorship Program.  The program represents one of PAAIA’s core tenets – to help a new generation shine by tapping into

May 31, 2013, Albany, NY – Darius Shahinfar, an Iranian American lawyer, announced his bid for City Treasurer of Albany, New York on April 14, 2013. Shahinfar will be facing County Legislator Gary Domalewicz in

  Match 1: Rahimi vs. BlancPhoto Credit: Sherry Hakimi On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, the scene in Grand Central Station’s Vanderbilt Hall felt different. Between the beautiful marble walls, temporary bleachers and a wrestling ring

  Abtahi Qualifies for Dallas City Council Runoff May 14, 2013, Dallas, TX – Two highly successful and qualified Iranian American candidates were on the ballot on Election Day (May 11th) in Texas.  Bobby Abtahi, seeking