Tonight's ceasefire announcement is a remarkable achievement that must be coupled with steps that will permanently and verifiably dismantle Iran's nuclear program, ensure the regime has no ability to enrich uranium, and destroy Iran's ballistic missile program.
This war was only necessary because of Iran's illegal pursuit of a nuclear weapon and its rejection of repeated diplomatic overtures by President Trump.
We thank President Trump for closely coordinating with our ally Israel throughout these 12 days to dismantle the key elements of Iran's nuclear and missile programs which were threats to America, Israel, and the world. President Trump's just and principled attack on three nuclear sites in Iran helped protect America's security and expedite the end of this war.
For decades, Democrats and Republicans in Congress have helped ensure Israel has the resources it needs to take action against our common enemies and to protect its families from Iran and its proxies. We thank the pro-Israel Senators and Representatives for their bipartisan support of the alliance between the two nations, and we urge them to work together to replenish Israel's capabilities.
The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.
