IFP calls for unity to rule out the military option

The likelihood of a U.S. or Israeli military attack on Iran is considerable, even though American intelligence agencies now agree that there is no nuclear weapons program in Iran. The threat of war remains real until comprehensive negotiations between the U.S. and Iran begin and gain momentum.

Any attack on Iran would have catastrophic consequences for Iran and the region and would dwarf the ongoing tragedy in Iraq. It would drastically reduce security on all sides for generations to come. There would be no winners, only devastation.

We, the constituents of "Iranians for Peace", believe that a broad- based opposition to war among Iranians can discourage a march to war. Based on humanitarian grounds, we call on all Iranians and non-Iranians everywhere to stand united in opposing military intervention in Iran.

We urge both sides to take measures to reduce tensions and initiate comprehensive and unconditional negotiations between Iran and the United states to create an opening for meaningful progress toward understanding and peace.

Your group's participation would be a boost to this emerging network. Please endorse this statement and help make our shared concerns known.