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The Iranian Threat
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad seeks nuclear weapons.

Iran has refused to halt its enrichment of uranium.

As Iran forges ahead with its quest for a nuclear weapons capability, it is vital for American leaders to speak out forcefully about the urgent need to deal with the looming threat of a nuclear-armed Iran.

A nuclear-armed Iran would constitute a threat to the entire world, spurring nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and around the globe while fundamentally altering the strategic balance of the region. While Iran continues to advance its nuclear program, there are still important economic, diplomatic and political steps the United States and international community can take to prevent a nuclear Iran.

Click here to learn more about the steps that Congress is taking to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.

Click here for key points and background information on the threat posed by a nuclear-armed Iran.

Key Issues

Netanyahu Backs Two-State Solution to Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

In a major policy address on June 14, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a two-state solution and reiterated Israel’s strong desire to reach peace with the Palestinians and the Arab states. Learn more about Netanyahu's plans for peace.

Bold Steps by Arab States Needed to End Conflict

Arab states must take bold steps to foster peace with Israel, such as Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's (center) visit to Jerusalem in 1977.

In his June 4 address to the Muslim world, President Obama called on Arab states to take significant steps to facilitate peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Learn more about the steps Arab states must take to advance peace efforts.

Boost in U.S. Aid to Israel Vital Amid Increasing Threats

The U.S.-Israel alliance remains strong.

U.S. security assistance to Israel plays a critical role in helping the Jewish state face increasing threats. Learn more about the importance of U.S. aid to Israel.

AIPAC As a Resource

For more than 50 years, AIPAC’s staff and its 100,000-plus citizen activists across the country have worked to provide our elected officials with the information and tools they need concerning American policy in the Middle East. As the 111th Congress begins its work for the year, AIPAC stands ready to provide lawmakers and their staffs in-depth information and analysis on the critical issues affecting the U.S.-Israel relationship.

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