2020, three Republican senators Tom Cotton, Ted Cruz and Mike Braun claimed that NIAC and its sister organization NIAC Action have violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and they are "amplifying regime propaganda in the United States". They requested the US Attorney-General William Barr to "evaluate whether an investigation of NIAC is warranted for potential FARA violations and to ensure transparency regarding foreign attempts to influence the US political process." In response to the letter, dozens of academics, policy professionals, activists, former senior U.S. officials and non-governmental organizations signed a statement denouncing the Senators' letter and expressing solidarity with and support for NIAC. Recognized members Among its affiliated people, it is possible to mention Trita Parsi and Jamal Abdi who served as the leader of the organization. Moreover several active reporters on Iranian topics including Negar Mortazavi are affiliated with this organization. See also AIPAC Quincy Institute References External links NIAC Action Website of NIAC's sister advocacy organization tritaparsi.com Trita Parsi's website Iranian-American culture in Washington, D.C. Iranian-American organizations Iran–United States relations Foreign policy political advocacy groups in the United States 501(c)(3) organizations 2002 establishments in Washington, D.C.