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The Iranian American Republican Council (IARC) commends the recent actions taken by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to intensify...

The Iranian American Republican Council (IARC) wishes to express its concerns regarding House Resolution 166 (HR166), introduced on...

Iranian American Republicans of California (IARC) Supports Maximum Pressure Strategy on the Islamic Republic of Iran

IARC congratulates President Donald J. Trump on his re-election.

January 7, 2025 The Iranian American Republicans of California (IARC) extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the...

Senator Chuck Grassley released FBI records on Thursday showing that Iranian-backed plotters sought to assassinate former President...

A new political group, Iranians for Trump, has officially launched with the goal of engaging and mobilizing Iranian-American voters in...

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the national security legislation passed by Congress that includes several Iran-related sanctions bills, such as the MAHSA Act penalizing Tehran's human rights violations. The legislation requires Biden to make a determination with respect to sanctioning Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s office and that of the Iranian president. Biden should report to Congress every year whether those officials should remain under existin

As members of the Iranian American Republicans of California, we warmly extend our Nowruz greetings to each of you. As we welcome the spring season, we are reminded of the rich traditions that bind us together and the promise of renewal that Nowruz embodies. Nowruz, a time of joy, renewal, and rebirth, reflects the values that guide us as a community: resilience, unity, and the relentless pursuit of prosperity for all. As we gather with family and friends to celebrate this ch

We are at the threshold of a momentous advancement for our community with the introduction of AB 2763, the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, in the California state legislature. Sponsored by Assemblymember Bill Essayli (R-63), this groundbreaking legislation seeks to ensure the fair and accurate representation of MENA communities in state demographic data collection. Assemblymember Essayli's initiative is a testament to the power of perseverance and repre

Senator Ben Cardin, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has come under scrutiny for not advancing the bipartisan Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability Act (MAHSA Act), despite its overwhelming passage in the House of Representatives. Introduced by Senators Rubio and Padilla on January 27, 2023, the MAHSA Act aims to impose maximum sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran's leadership for their human rights abuses and support of terrorism. The b

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sacramento, CA – The Iranian American Republicans of California (IARC) is thrilled to announce the endorsement of Hengameh "Henny" Abraham by the California Republican Party (CAGOP) for her candidacy in the 73rd Assembly District of California. This prestigious endorsement reflects Henny's unwavering commitment to public service, her dedication to human rights, and her strong conservative values. As an IARC board member, Henny has demonstrated exceptio

--FROM THE US SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE-- February 01, 2024 Risch, Rubio, Hassan, Colleagues to Biden: Strengthen Enforcement of Iran Sanctions WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and a bipartisan group of colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden calling on him to enforce current law and act against Iran’s illicit oil trade t

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/18/24 Iranian American Republicans of California (IARC) Endorses Steve Garvey for US Senate Orange County, CA –...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington DC | January 8, 2024 – The Iranian American Republicans of California today solemnly mark the fourth...

Washington extended protection for Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook, officials in Donald Trump’s administration, over the Islamic Republic’s...

The story of “Uncle Sadegh” – a 70-year-old whose viral dancing videos were pulled from Instagram, then swiftly reinstated after a...

The recent interview of Diane Dixon (R-AD72), a State Representative with California’s legislature, on California Insider, hosted by...

The recent conversation between Patrick Bet-David and Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on the PBD Podcast has been a source of inspiration and...

California's rich tapestry of diversity is not just a backdrop for its beauty but a powerful force in shaping its politics and policies. The Iranian American community, with its significant presence in the state, stands at a crossroad of potential and influence. Despite their considerable contributions to the state's cultural and economic vitality, Iranian Americans remain underrepresented in California's political arena. It's time to change the narrative. By getting more inv