Focusing on Human rights violations, regional threats and global terrorism
Policy Discussion with OIAC’s Advisory Board Members
Panelists: Prof. Kazerounian, Prof. Parsa, Dr. Sadeghpour | Moderator: Dr. Sepehrrad
Analysis by OIAC’s Young Professionals and Students
Panelists: Dr. Azadeh Sami, Seena Saidian, Behrang Borhani | Moderator: Amir Emadi
Roundtable Dialogue with Community Leaders
Panelists: Dr. Hesami (TX), Mrs. Andalib (CT), Mr. Soltani (WI), Mr. Sharif (CA) | Moderator: Mrs. Amanpour (NY)
WASHINGTON, DC– On December 15, 2020, the Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) hosted a virtual event on US policy toward Iran. The event was titled “Iranian Americans Call for a Comprehensive US-Iran Policy” and featured several members of OIAC’s Advisory Board, members of OIAC’s Young Professionals and Students Chapter, and a panel of Iranian American community leaders.
The focus was on countering the escalating human rights violations in Iran as well as the regional and terror threats posed by the Islamic Republic.
With the next U.S. administration set to take office in January 2021, the message of Iranian Americans is clear: The regime in Tehran lacks legitimacy, and the United States should stand with the people of Iran since they hold the real leverage for change from within.
A key element in OIAC’s call for a comprehensive US-Iran policy was the need for bipartisanship. The speakers made it clear that the struggle for a free and democratic Iran is not a republican nor a democrat issue; it is an issue of human rights, global peace, security, and stability.
See full conference here: Online Conference to discuss foundations of a comprehensive bi-partisan U.S. policy on Iran in 2021
