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Kate Gould, Legislative Associate for the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), discusses her article “End of ‘Brown Rice Diplomacy’ with Iran?” that refers to the 45 total minutes spent in direct talks with Iran in the past 30 years; how Congress bill H.R. 1905 makes war more likely by outlawing diplomacy with any Iranian official who “presents a threat to the United States;” why there’s plenty of common ground for a uranium swap deal – if only the US would engage in meaningful talks and stop sabotaging the process; how the newest Iran sanctions hurt US relations with China and Europe; and why you should call your representative (1-877-429-0678) and tell him/her to oppose H.R. 1905. ››read more

Iran's Central BankThe Senate could vote as early as today on what is now the Kirk-Menendez amendment to sanction Iran's Central Bank. Call your Senators at our toll-free number: 1-877-429-0678 and ask your Senator to vote against the Kirk-Menendez amendment to the military authorization bill, which could cause great damage to the U.S. and global economy and untold suffering for ordinary Iranians. For updates on the amendments FCNL is watching closely, see here. ››read more