March 8, 2012, New York, New York – On the evening of March 6th in New York City, a diverse crowd of Iranian Americans representing different generations, professions, and political views gathered in unified support

March 21, 2012, Washington, D.C. –  As he has done on previous occasions, in his 2012 Nowruz message, President Barak Obama congratulated Iranian Americans as well as Iranians throughout the world.  He noted that “Iranian

Survey results to be officially released next week March 22, 2012, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) held a briefing on Thursday at the Department of State to present the

March 21, 2012, Washington, D.C. – On March 20, 2012, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in conjunction with Congressman Michael M. Honda (D-CA) and Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA), hosted a Nowruz

Do Iranian Americans Support or Oppose Military Action Against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities   March 6, 2012, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) announced today that it has again commissioned Zogby

March 1, 2012, Washington D.C.  – Nowruz Commission, an alliance of twelve cultures who celebrate Nowruz on the first day of Spring at the exact moment of vernal equinox as the beginning of a new

March 5, 2012, Washington, D.C. – In a riveting TED talk, the Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, traces 2600 years of Middle Eastern history through one single object – The Cyrus Cylinder.  The

By Fardad Yazdi March 8, 2012, Los Angeles, CA – The Iranian New Year, Nowruz, is a traditional time of giving for Iranian Americans. This year, it is an occasion for all Iranians to give

Coming Soon:  PAAIA’s 2012 Survey of Iranian Americans March 6, 2012, Washington, D.C. –  The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) announced today that it has again commissioned Zogby Research Services to conduct a

March 1, 2012, Washington, D.C. – Things have been moving fast and furiously at Dr. Milad Pooran’s campaign for 6th Congressional District of Maryland.  Thanks to the help of so many supporters, Dr. Pooran has

February 29, 2012, Los Angeles, CA – Pacific Symphony is pleased to offer a 20% discount to PAAIA members for its Nowruz event. Members should use promo code: PAAIA to obtain the discount. Click on

February 27, 2012, Los Angeles, CA – On behalf of all Iranian Americans, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) congratulates director Asghar Farhadi on winning the best foreign language film for “A Separation”

  Dear friends, It’s almost time to celebrate! The Iranian year 1390 is coming to a close, and what better way to bring in Norooz 1391 with a dinner/dancing banquet with family and friends? The Columbia Iranian Students’ Association has been

PAAIA Advocates to Protect Persian Artifacts   February 16, 2012, Washington, D.C – Last week, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) contacted Senator Robert Menendez regarding his amendment to the Iran Sanctions, Accountability

February 22, 2012, Washington, D.C. – On February 12, 2012, PAAIA members and friends gathered in support of Dr. Milad Pooran in his bid for 6th Congressional District of Maryland. The event was co-sponsored by