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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

Sanctions Needed Now to Prevent Nuclear Iran

Iran has refused to halt its nuclear program.

A comprehensive and rapid campaign of sanctions, led by the United States, holds the best prospect of persuading Iran's leadership to abandon its nuclear weapons quest and its oppression of the Iranian people. Learn more about the importance of Iran sanctions.

PA Stance on Talks Obstructs U.S., Israeli Peace Efforts

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

The PA and Arab states should accept the Obama administration's call to begin direct talks with Israel immediately and foster a climate for peaceful reconciliation. Learn more about the PA's obstruction of peace talks.

Aid to Israel Vital for U.S. National Security

Support for Israel's aid package and the president's overall international affairs budget request is essential.

President Obama's budget request for FY 2011 includes $3 billion in vital security assistance to Israel. Learn more about the importance of aid to Israel.

United States: Goldstone Report 'Biased' and 'Flawed'

The Goldstone report raises serious questions about the rights of nations to defend themselves from terror attacks like those launched by Hamas against Israel.

It is vital for Congress and the administration to continue to stand by Israel as it works to combat this report and the denial of its right to self-defense. Learn more about the Goldstone report.
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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Read AIPAC's New Congressional Briefing Book

The United States Capitol AIPAC's new guide for members of Congress and their staff delves into the key issues facing U.S. Middle East policy. Read More

U.S. Enriches Companies Defying Its Policy on Iran

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad The New York Times has identified 74 corporations that have done business both in Iran and with the United States government over the last decade. See the complete list of corporations, and which are still active in the Islamic Republic.


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