Diplomacy—Not War—With Iran!

The Senate Banking Committee has just passed another draconian sanctions bill, which will punish ordinary Iranians and further undermine prospects for a diplomatic resolution of the conflict over Iran's nuclear program.

Urge your Senators to oppose these harsh, indiscriminate sanctions and to speak out against attacking Iran. You can order FCNL's "Diplomacy—Not War—With Iran!" postcards and deliver them during your lobby visits or send them to FCNL, so that we can hand deliver your postcards to your Senator's office. Order free postcards for your meeting or group, or print your own.

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26 Groups: Don't Sabotage Talks

FCNL led a coalition of 26 religious and foreign policy groups that called on Congress to oppose the anti-diplomacy measure in the Iran sanctions bill H.R. 1905.

Ignoring the advice of former ambassadors and other experts, this anti-diplomacy bill passed the House in a 410-11 vote. Read Kate Gould's analysis here.

FAQ & Iran Quotes

Hasn't diplomacy been tried? What if talking to Iran doesn't work? FCNL's Kate Gould has been answering these and other Frequently Asked Questions on Iran here.

Check out FCNL's list of quotes from U.S. and Israeli security officials cautioning against an attack on Iran here.

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Will Congress Take Iran Diplomacy off the Table? FCNL Op-ed

FCNL's Kate Gould wrote in The Hill's blog: "It’s time for Congress to heed Admiral Mullen’s call to press for—rather than against—diplomatic contact with Iran. It’s not contact with Iranians but rather the lack of communication channels with Iran that threatens U.S. and indeed global security interests. Passage of this bill could take U.S-Iran diplomacy off the table altogether, paving the path towards war."

How to Resolve Conflict with Iran? First Steps

While some politicians clamor for war in the aftermath of Iran's alleged involvement in a recent assassination plot, FCNL urges Congress to reject calls for military action and indiscriminate sanctions, and to press for sustained negotiations with Iran to prevent violence. Read our letter to Congress on the urgent need for direct communications between the U.S. and Iran, as called for by retired head of the military Admiral Mike Mullen.

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FCNL Statement of Legislative Policy

"We support active non-violent responses to prevent or transform violent conflict at all levels.

The cycles of violence perpetuated by acts of terror and the armed overthrow of governments serve as warning against the use of force, while the examples of nonviolent movements for change provide concrete alternatives.”

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