ACTiON ALERT: Emergency Online Conference
on Iran, Israel and the US
RootsAction and Defuse Nuclear War

(June 22, 2025) — Now that the United States has bombed nuclear sites in Iran, the dangers of a wider regional war and even escalation into nuclear catastrophe are worse than ever. The global stakes could not be higher.

We invite you to attend an emergency teach-in on Monday June 23 at 5 PM Pacific / 8 PM Eastern. This virtual event will bring together a powerhouse panel of experts and peace advocates to assess the current crisis, illuminate the nuclear dangers, and outline a path forward — grounded in de-escalation and diplomacy for lasting peace.

Please register for this free event here.

Featured Speakers:

• Khury Petersen-Smith– Institute for Policy Studies
• Sina Azodi– Assistant Professor of Middle East Politics, George Washington University
• Jeffrey Sterling– Former CIA officer in Iran Task Force; RootsAction whistleblower advocate
• Peter Kuznick– Director, Nuclear Studies Institute, American University
• Hanieh Jodat– RootsAction; Defuse Nuclear War; Co-Chair, No War With Iran Campaign

The event will include a call to action with options for what each of us can do.