“War in Iran: What we can do to Prevent Nuclear Disaster”.

“War in Iran: What we can do to Prevent Nuclear Disaster”.

Panel Discussion:  from the Nuclear Free World Committee of the Syracuse Peace Council

Presenters: Diane Swords, PhD and Antinuclear activist and Don Hughes, PhD, Environmental Chemist, and Antinuclear Activist 

Sponsored by Syracuse Peace Council,  CNY Solidarity and Indivisible Onondaga County 

April 12, 2026 from 3-4pm at the Bishop Harrison Center, 1342 Lancaster Ave. in Syracuse

A small group discussion from 4-5 will take place during regular committee breakout times.  

Come hear about:

• Current realities
• History of grassroots antinuclear activism
• The national “Back from the Brink Campaign to Prevent Nuclear War” 
• Organizing locally and nationally 
• Action steps and ways to get involved

The Iran war, which has now brought in nations throughout the Middle East, and has  two nuclear-armed states attacking a country which is threatening to create nuclear weapons. The potential use of nuclear weapons lingers as a threat. Benjamin Netanyahu or Donald Trump could order a nuclear attack at any time. Stopping the war is the priority. 

The current crisis presents an opportunity to mobilize for common-sense policies to prevent nuclear war.  Panelists Diane Swords and  Don Hughes will talk about the history of grassroots anti-nuclear activism, current realities, and the policy objectives of the national “Back from the Brink Campaign to Prevent Nuclear War.” 

There will be small group discussion from 4-5 during committee breakout sessions. Past grassroots action has led to reductions in warheads, eliminated almost all nuclear testing, and generally helped ease international relations.  

Let’s do it again!