Will Congress Get off the Warpath?

A new bill in the Senate pressures the President to abandon diplomacy, and press toward war. Experts warn that S. Res. 380 would heighten the risk of war and a nuclear-armed Iran. Urge your Senators to oppose this bill and to speak out for diplomacy, not war.

You can order FCNL's "Diplomacy—Not War—With Iran!" postcards for your lobby visits or send them back to us, for our lobby visits. Order free postcards for your meeting or group, or print your own, and learn about the "Diplomacy--Not War--with Iran Campaign" spreading across the country.

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Sign-On Letter Says No to War

Rep. Keith Ellison (MN) and Rep. Walter Jones (NC) have introduced a bipartisan sign-on letter calling on the President to utilize all available tools of diplomacy to resolve the crisis over Iran’s nuclear program and prevent another costly war in the Middle East.

Urge your member of Congress to join this important initiative before March 1st, when the letter will close.

FAQ & Expert Quotes on Iran

Is negotiating with Iran possible? What if talking to Iran doesn't work? FCNL's Kate Gould has been answering these and other Frequently Asked Questions on Iran.

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

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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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