PAAIA Concerned About Detention of Jason Rezaian and Others in Iran
July 25, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Jason Rezaian, an Iranian American journalist, is reported to have been detained in Iran along with his wife and two other Iranian American journalists for undetermined reasons this week.
Iran and P5+1 Talks Extended an Additional Four Months
July 22, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Following negotiations between members of the P5+1 and representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) in Vienna, the Obama Administration stated Friday that talks will be extended four months
Indications that Iran and P5+1 Talks Will Be Extended
July 18, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Following negotiations between members of the P5+1 and representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) in Vienna, the Obama Administration has indicated that talks will be extended as
Congressional Roundup
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 roundup on the status of the legislation.
Cyrus Habib’s Campaign for State Senate Gains Traction
July 18, 2014, Washington, D.C. – State Representative Cyrus Habib’s campaign for Washington State Senate continues to gain momentum with a recent Municipal League endorsement rating of outstanding, the highest rating the organization grants to candidates.
Iranian American and Santa Monica Leader Announces Bid for the Board of Education
July 18, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Richard Amir Tahvildaran-Jesswein, an educator and community leader, is seeking a seat on Board of Education for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. If successful, he will be the
The Printing Press as an Agent of Tradition in Iran
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 12:00PM – 1:00PM Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20504 Thomas Jefferson Building, African Middle Eastern Reading Room, LJ-220 Make sure not to miss this amazing
Reports Highlight Possible U.S. Options for Iran Sanctions Relief Under Nuclear Agreement
July 17, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The November 24, 2013 Joint Plan of Action (JPA) between Iran and the P5+1 countries— the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and
Congressional Roundup
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 roundup on the status of the legislation.
“Librarians, Patrons and Poets: The Personal Dimension of Persian Manuscripts”
Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 12:00PM -1:00PM ?Susquehanna Hall, Room 1120 University of Maryland, College Park Make sure not to miss this amazing lecture with Dr. Amy Landau of the Walters Art Museum. The lecture series accompanying
Donate to PAAIA’s IA-100 to continue our hard work in reuniting families
PAAIA is working towards passing the TFVA which will create a new visa category that will allow the family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents to visit from abroad. Currently, family members must apply to visit their relatives in the U.S. through B-2 visas which results in an unnecessarily high denial rate due to presumptions that the applicants intend to immigrate. The new visa category created by the TFVA will provide an opportunity for family members to visit their U.S. relatives without the worry of visa overstays.