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Jewish groups push back against Trump’s Iran deal, more quietly than in 2015

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  • Jewish groups are divided over a new memorandum of understanding between US President Donald Trump and Iran, with some expressing support and others voicing concerns.
  • The Republican Jewish Coalition endorsed Trump's framework, trusting his approach, while the American Jewish Committee and AIPAC raised significant questions and urged congressional intervention.
  • Unlike the 2015 Iran deal, the current MoU is a starting point for negotiations, not a final agreement, and its terms regarding Iran's nuclear program remain a key concern for these groups.

Jewish organizations are navigating a complex landscape regarding the new memorandum of understanding between US President Donald Trump and Iran. While the responses are more subdued than in 2015, divisions are apparent.

Trust President Trump.

— Republican Jewish CoalitionThe Republican Jewish Coalition endorsed Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran.

The Republican Jewish Coalition has publicly backed Trump's framework, issuing a statement that "Trust President Trump." The group praised the MoU, suggesting it "envisions a horizon of economic stability" and offers "potential new pathways to greater peace." However, they cautioned that any final deal must avoid the "flaws that doomed Obama’s," specifically mentioning the need to prevent "sunset clauses" on Iran’s nuclear program.

President Trump has earned the trust of the Jewish community as he and his team work towards a final agreement.

— Matt Brooks and Norm ColemanCEO and chair of the Republican Jewish Coalition, explaining their support for Trump's Iran deal framework.

In contrast, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the influential pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC have voiced significant concerns. Both organizations issued public objections, with AIPAC urging Congress to intervene before a final nuclear agreement is reached, arguing the MoU's terms do not align with Trump's stated objectives. The AJC outlined seven specific "concerns" and, like many other groups, expressed hope for stricter terms on Iran before a final deal is struck.

The MoU “raises significant questions,”

— AIPACThe pro-Israel lobbying group expressed concerns about the new Iran deal.

This new MoU differs from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as it initiates a 60-day negotiation period rather than being a final agreement. It does not yet detail commitments regarding Iran's nuclear program, a central issue for Jewish groups concerned about Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. The historical opposition to Obama's deal, partly due to its "sunset clauses," continues to shape these concerns.

a final deal must avoid the flaws that doomed Obama’s

— Republican Jewish CoalitionA condition set by the RJC for supporting Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding.
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