Prevent War with Iran

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In 2008, Congress and the U.S. administration increased pressure on Iran, escalating tensions that could lead to war. Learn the facts, the options, and what you can do to stop the war before it starts.

		Americans Say No to War with Iran: Will Washington Listen? by Sarah van Gelder, YES! Editor Public opposition to Resolution 362, which encourages what amounts to an act of war against Iran, is growing.

		How Iran Could Help the U.S. by Robert Naiman Iran helped the United States overthrow the Taliban in Afghanistan, and it could help bring peace to Iraq and the region.

		Call For Talks With Iran by former Amb. Thomas Pickering Pickering proposes talks without preconditions and a multinational uranium enrichment consortium in Iran.

		How to Stop War on Iran by Sarah van Gelder, YES! Editor The majority of Americans know that there is a better way. So how do we stop this war?

:: What You Can Do

		Local Actions on Iran by United for Peace and Justice Now, before an irreversible step in taken, is the time for us to speak out on any U.S./Israeli military attack on Iran.

		Seven Steps Against This War by CODEPINK CODEPINK has launched a campaign to stop war with Iran. Here are their seven suggestions for action.

		People Power :: It's Time to Stop the War Ourselves by Aimee Allison and Davit Solnit It isn't enough to be right about the dangers of war. To stop the next war we need to reclaim our proud tradition of "people power."

		A Multireligious Call To Make Peace With Iran by the Shalom Center Rabbis and other religious leaders call for peace with Iran.

:: Learn More

Illustration by Guy Billout		Preparing the Battlefield by Seymour M. Hersh The Bush Administration steps up its secret moves against Iran [links to TheNewYorker.com]

		Iran Shows Its Cards by Scott Ritter There can no longer be any doubt about the consequences of any U.S. and/or Israeli military action against Iran. [links to TruthDig.com]

		5 Myths and Truths about Iran by Women Against War Quick facts; The common myths and realities about the situation in Iran. [pdf from WomenAgainstWar.org]

In Iran with Rick Steves
Abdi Sami's photo diary follows Rick Steves' travels in Iran.

Life in Iran
Arash Shiva’s beautiful photographs of daily life in Iran.

Peacetrain
Images of Iran you don't see every day.
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YES! Resources for Peace

:: An Honorable Exit From Iraq by Poka Laenui

:: The Voice of a Mother is Powerful An Interview with Cindy Sheehan

:: A Pilgrimage to Syria by Elias Amidon and Elizabeth Rabia Roberts

Making Peace
Healing a Violent World
People from across religious traditions, from war zones, prisons, and divorcing families tell stories of the practical art of peacemaking in this YES! book.

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