At AJC Global Forum 2026, Iranian-American journalist, activist, and author Masih Alinejad shares her powerful fight against the Iranian regime’s oppression and censorship. Through years of fearless advocacy, she has become a leading voice for freedom, women’s rights, and human dignity—inspiring people around the world to stand up against tyranny and defend democratic values.
Everything You Need To Know About Threats Posed By Iran
American Jewish Committee (AJC) sounds the alarm on, and advocates against, the Iranian regime’s destructive and destabilizing role in the world, which includes repeated calls for the annihilation of Israel; support for terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah; dissemination of antisemitism; violation of the JCPOA (the agreement reached in July 2015 with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany); expansionist interference in the internal affairs of other countries; and pervasive human rights abuses.
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Courage in the Face of Tyranny: Masih Alinejad Live from AJC Global Forum 2026
A Critical Milestone: AJC’s Advocacy Leads to EU Designation of IRGC as Terror Organization
Following decades of sustained advocacy by American Jewish Committee (AJC), the European Union announced its decision in January 2026 to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
Iran and the New Middle East: Analysis From Joyce Karam, Brett McGurk, and Brian Hook
For decades, the Iranian regime has destabilized the Middle East, targeting Americans, Israelis, Arabs, and even its own people—while backing terror proxies, advancing an illicit nuclear program, and fueling global terrorism.
Between Escalation and Engagement: U.S. Perspectives on Iran and Lebanon - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Over a month has passed since the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and the region is now entering a new phase of negotiations and uncertainty. Facing the risk of further escalation, the United States and the Iranian regime agreed to a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire. Just two days later, against the backdrop of intensified Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah, the Israeli and Lebanese governments announced their intent to pursue direct peace talks.
A Region at Risk: Arab Perspectives on Iran’s Escalation and the Path Forward - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Nearly one month after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran, the regime has expanded the battlefield—targeting civilian, military, and energy infrastructure across the Gulf and beyond. Watch AJC's timely conversation with leading voices.
Understanding the Latest Joint U.S.-Israel Operation in Iran - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Beginning on Saturday, February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces have carried out significant strikes in Iran. As Iran has already begun retaliating and threatens further action, next steps and implications for the region and beyond are far-reaching.
Examining Iran’s Domestic and Regional Challenges - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Over the last month, cities across Iran have been scenes of widescale public protest – and the most brutal repression by government forces – as the country reels from increasing economic strains, water shortages, and outrage over the Islamist regime’s denial of fundamental rights.
Remembering the AMIA Bombing: A 31-Year Struggle for Justice
On July 18, 1994, an explosives-laden van driven by a Hezbollah terrorist linked to the Iranian regime plowed into the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) building, killing 85 people and wounding more than 300.
John Spencer’s Key Takeaways After the 12-Day War: Air Supremacy, Intelligence, and Deterrence
John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point, joins guest host Casey Kustin, AJC’s Chief Impact and Operations Officer, to break down Israel’s high-stakes strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and the U.S. decision to enter the fight.
U.S. Strikes in Iran and What Comes Next - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Over the weekend, President Trump authorized precision strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.... Dr. Eyal Hulata, Former Israeli National Security Advisor, and AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson explore what might come next, what a possible ceasefire could look like, and what all of this means for the future of the region.
Iran's Secret Nuclear Program and What Comes Next in the Iranian Regime vs. Israel War
Since Israel launched Operation Rising Lion—a precise and defensive military campaign aimed at preventing the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons—Iran has responded with a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones, indiscriminately targeting Israeli civilians. Dr. Matthew Levitt, director of the Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, explains what’s at stake—and what could come next.
Israel and Iran: Latest Updates, Global Responses, and the Path Ahead - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Over the weekend, the Iranian regime launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Israel resulting in at least 24 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and extensive damage.
Why Israel Had No Choice: Inside the Defensive Strike That Shook Iran’s Nuclear Program
Why did Israel launch defensive strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites — and what does this mean for regional security?
Urgent Briefing on Israel and Iran: Operation Rising Lion - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Late last night, Israel launched preemptive strikes against Iran in Operation Rising Lion. The attack comes after the IAEA censured Iran for its systematic deception of the strength of its nuclear program.
How Should the U.S. Confront the Iranian Threat? | AJC Global Forum 2025 | Max Fisher Annual Program
At AJC Global Forum 2025's Max Fisher Annual Program, Elliott Abrams, senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies, Council on Foreign Relations and former U.S. Special Representative for Iran, and Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy, The Brookings Institution Dr. Suzanne Maloney joined AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson for a critical conversation on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its regional terror network, and the future of U.S. diplomacy and pressure strategies.
The Forgotten Exodus - Season 2: Iran
Einat Admony is a chef, cookbook author, comedian, and social media star who grew up in Bnei Brak, Israel. With parents from Iran and Yemen, Einat spent her childhood in the kitchens of Mizrahi, Sephardi, and Ashkenazi neighbors. Learn about her family's deep-rooted Jewish heritage in Iran and the broader Middle East. Along with her mother Ziona’s journey from Iran to Israel in 1948, Einat discusses the antisemitism she’s dealt with online and on the streets in the past year.
A Spider Web of Terror: How Iran’s Axis of Houthis, Hezbollah, and Hamas Threaten Israel and America
This week President Biden re-designated Yemen’s Houthis as a global terrorist group amid its increasing attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the Hezbollah terror group continues to threaten Israel's northern border, and the Israel-Hamas war continues as Hamas still holds more than 100 Israeli hostages taken on 10/7.
The Forgotten Exodus: Iran
Author, journalist, and poet Roya Hakakian shares her personal story of growing up Jewish in Iran during the reign of the Shah and then Ayatollah Khomeini, which she wrote about in her memoir, "Journey From the Land of No." Joining Hakakian is Dr. Saba Soomekh, a professor of world religions and Middle Eastern history who wrote From the Shahs to Los Angeles: Three Generations of Iranian Jewish Women between Religion and Culture. She also serves as associate director of AJC Los Angeles, home to America’s largest concentration of Persian Jewish immigrants.
What a Restored Deal with Iran Could Mean for Israel and the Entire Middle East
Behnam Ben Talebu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) joins AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson to break down the specifics of the emerging Iranian nuclear deal and explain why the nuclear threat is only one element of the broader danger posed by Iran.
Introducing The Forgotten Exodus: A Limited Podcast Series From AJC
Listen to the trailer for The Forgotten Exodus, a limited podcast series brought to you by American Jewish Committee (AJC), explores the untold stories of Jews who left or were driven from Arab nations and Iran.
