BIRDS OF A FEATHER: Mamdani Will Be Honored Alongside Group with Alleged Ties to Iranian Regime. “New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will be honored next Monday alongside the National Iranian American Council, an organization long suspected of being the unofficial lobbying arm of the Iranian government. Both Mamdani and NIAC will receive William Sloane Coffin Jr. Peacemaker Awards recognizing their advocacy for peace and diplomacy.”