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The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is deeply concerned by recent statements suggesting the potential mass targeting of Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including power-generating facilities and bridges. We are […]...
On March 30, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), alongside a coalition of Iranian American legal, civic, and community organizations, sent a letter to the Administration urging the […]...
Washington, D.C. — The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the bipartisan political action committee affiliated with the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), is proud to endorse Soheila Bana for re-election...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Arya Javidi, Communications Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (202) 921-6379 Date: March 26, 2026 Washington, DC — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) has released i...
On March 23, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in partnership with FDD Action, led a broad coalition letter to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee urging swift advancement […]...
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is proud to introduce the Spring 2026 Congressional Internship Program (CHIP) Fellows, Andre Kish and Sam Rafizad. Through the CHIP Fellowship, PAAIA […]...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) continues to monitor developments affecting Iran with deep concern for the safety, dignity, and fundamental rights of the Iranian […]...
Washington, D.C. — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) stands with the people of Iran – who for decades have endured repression, imprisonment, and violence – and who […]...
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 (H.R.7622 / S. 3900), comprehensive legislation designed to support the Iranian people, expand internet freedom, [&hellip...
Written by Tara Parsa A Turning Point for Human Rights Digital freedom is no longer a luxury. It is infrastructure for democracy—and its absence can determine whether a person can mobilize, tell the truth, […]...