Aipac seeks assurances Iran deal 'preserves Israel's right to respond' The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac), a leading pro-Israel lobbying group in the United States, issued a cautious response to President Donald Trump's announced memorandum with Iran, saying it was awaiting further details. "We look forward to learning the full details of the framework for these negotiations, including whether the deal preserves the sovereign right of our democratic ally Israel to respond to the security threats it confronts," the group said. Aipac said the US Congress "will play a critical role in working with the administration throughout these negotiations and in reviewing the ultimate agreement".