American Iranian Council

What American Iranian Council does

The American Iranian Council (AIC) is a US-based non-profit 501(c)(3) policy research organization headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey (1304 Barclay Blvd), focused on improving relations between the United States and Iran. Its operational core is a content platform built around eight product lines: AIC Publications (media guides and policy papers on topics including Iran's proxy strategy and Iran-China relations), the Myth vs. Fact educational series (debunking misconceptions across censorship, technology, education, refugees, women, JCPOA, and tourism), the Industry Spotlight (sector analysis on Iranian airlines, oil and gas, defense, healthcare, and bazaars), the Iran Chat interview series (audio/video discussions with journalists and experts), a Video Gallery (media interviews, conference recordings, and the 'No War on Iran' campaign), AIC Statements (official positions), the Iran News Digest (weekly news aggregations), and an AIC in the Media compilation.

The organization distributes all of this material free of charge through its Squarespace-hosted website at us-iran.org, supplemented by an email newsletter, the Americaniranians podcast on Apple Podcasts, and a Twitter/X presence under @AIC. The business model is donation-driven: AIC accepts tax-deductible contributions to support its mission of dialogue and balanced analysis, and it does not sell products or commercial services. There are no disclosed revenue figures, no headcount data, no parent organization, and no funding rounds in the source material. AIC is led by founder and President Dr. Hooshang Amirahmadi, who serves as the principal public spokesperson on US-Iran relations and Middle East peace. The primary customer segments are policymakers and government officials, media professionals and journalists covering Middle East affairs, and the broader academic and general public; the customer segmentation approach is horizontal and there are no enterprise-paying customers. Geographic scope is global in content distribution despite a single US office.

Name

American Iranian Council

Legal name

American Iranian Council

Website

https://us-iran.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Iranian Council is a Princeton, NJ-based non-profit 501(c)(3) policy research organization that produces publications, media guides, myth-vs-fact analysis, interviews, and video content on US-Iran relations for policymakers, journalists, and the public, funded by tax-deductible donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Foreign Affairs

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

Keywords

• Policy research
• Foreign policy analysis
• Nonprofit think tank
• US-Iran relations
• Public diplomacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Princeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The American Iranian Council is a non-profit policy research organization that produces and disseminates free research, analysis, media guides, and educational content focused on US-Iran relations. Its core offerings include policy publications, the Myth vs. Fact series debunking misconceptions about Iran, sector-specific Industry Spotlight analyses, the Iran Chat interview series, video content, official statements, and a weekly Iran News Digest — all made available to policymakers, journalists, academics, and the general public through its website and associated media channels.

Product overview

The American Iranian Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) policy research organization pioneering dialogue on US-Iran relations. The organization operates a publication-based platform offering research, educational resources, and media content. Its core offerings include the AIC Publications (media guides, policy papers), the Myth vs. Fact series (debunking misconceptions about Iran), Industry Spotlight analyses (covering Iranian economic sectors), Iran Chat interview series, and a Video Gallery containing media interviews and campaign content. Additional resources include AIC Statements (official policy positions), Iran News Digest (weekly news compilations), and AIC in the Media coverage. These products work together to provide comprehensive analysis and foster informed dialogue on US-Iran relations for policymakers, researchers, and the public.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AIC Publications Published research including media guides, policy papers, and analysis on Iran-related topics such as proxy strategy, regional relations, and geopolitical developments, made available for free to policymakers, journalists, academics, and the public.
• Myth vs. Fact Series Educational resource series that systematically debunks common misconceptions about Iran, covering topics including censorship, technology, education, refugees, women, JCPOA, and tourism.
• Industry Spotlight Sector-specific analysis covering Iranian industries including airlines, oil and gas, defense, healthcare, and bazaars, providing economic and structural context on Iran's domestic sectors.
• Iran Chat Interview series featuring discussions with journalists and experts on US-Iran relations, published as audio and video content (including on Apple Podcasts) for public consumption.
• AIC Video Gallery Video content library containing media interviews, conference recordings, AIC statements, and campaign videos including the 'No War on Iran' campaign.
• AIC Statements Official policy statements and press releases from the American Iranian Council on developments in US-Iran relations and regional affairs, issued by the Board of Directors and President.
• Iran News Digest Weekly compilation of Iran-related news aggregating reporting on nuclear issues, sanctions, and diplomatic developments.
• AIC in the Media Compilation of media appearances and press coverage featuring AIC representatives and their perspectives on US-Iran relations.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AIC

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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