Peloni: With the signing of the Trump’s deal having been completed, what might be the purpose in not disclosing the terms of the deal to negotiate the deal with Iran.
Morton Klein commends President Donald Trump for his military actions against Iran but cautions that a proposed interim agreement may jeopardize long-term security for Israel, the United States, and the broader region.
TheJ.ca Staff | TheJ.ca | June 16, 2026
The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has welcomed President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure while expressing deep concern over reports of a pending interim agreement between Washington and Tehran.
In a statement released by the organization, ZOA National President Morton “Mort” Klein praised President Trump for authorizing military operations that significantly degraded Iran’s nuclear facilities and military capabilities. At the same time, he cautioned that the reported agreement, based on information currently available, risks providing Iran with economic relief and valuable time to rebuild its military strength without permanently eliminating the threats posed by its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
“ZOA is extremely grateful to President Trump for all he did, far more than any other U.S. president, to degrade Iran’s nuclear facilities and military capabilities in Operations Midnight Hammer and Epic Fury,” Klein said.
Klein emphasized that the organization’s concerns are based on the limited publicly available information regarding the reported agreement.
“The U.S. administration has not revealed the deal’s full terms. We call on the administration to disclose the terms as soon as possible,” he said.
According to Klein, what has emerged publicly raises significant questions about whether the agreement advances the strategic objectives established by both the United States and Israel during the recent conflict with Iran.
Among the issues identified by the ZOA is President Trump’s announcement on Truth Social authorizing the immediate removal of the U.S. naval blockade against Iran. Klein argued that lifting economic pressure before Iran’s nuclear stockpiles, enrichment infrastructure, and ballistic missile capabilities have been dismantled could reduce American leverage during future negotiations.
“It makes no sense for the U.S. to immediately give up its pressure on the Iranian regime without obtaining immediate removal of Iran’s nuclear stockpile, decommissioning of Iran’s nuclear facilities, and destruction of Iran’s deadly missile stockpile,” Klein said.
The organization also expressed concern about reports that the agreement would include an extended ceasefire involving Iran and Lebanon.
Klein argued that previous ceasefire agreements involving Iran-backed proxy organizations have frequently been violated, allowing those groups to regroup and rearm.
“We’ve repeatedly seen that ceasefires with the Iranian regime and its proxies mean, ‘we cease, and they fire,’” he said.
The statement further argued that any pressure placed on Israel to limit military operations against Hezbollah or Iran while those organizations retain significant military capabilities could weaken deterrence and embolden Tehran and its regional allies.
Klein also questioned how the reported agreement would prevent Iran from eventually acquiring nuclear weapons.
President Trump has stated publicly that any agreement would ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. However, Klein said publicly available information does not explain how Iran’s existing enriched uranium stockpiles would be removed or how its remaining nuclear infrastructure would be permanently decommissioned.
“While we hope that is the case, how will this be achieved?” Klein asked.
He also noted reports that Iranian authorities have allegedly taken steps to make access to nuclear facilities more difficult, arguing that such actions could complicate future verification or dismantlement efforts.
The ZOA statement also referenced Iranian media reports claiming that the agreement would permit continued uranium enrichment and include significant financial concessions to Tehran. President Trump has publicly rejected those reports, stating that they “have no resemblance to the truth” and criticizing those responsible for the leaks.
Klein said those conflicting accounts further underscore the need for the administration to release the complete details of the proposed agreement.
Beyond the immediate military issues, the ZOA argued that the broader strategic objective should remain unchanged.
According to the organization, the ultimate goals should include eliminating Iran’s nuclear weapons capability, neutralizing its ballistic missile program, ending its support for terrorist proxy organizations throughout the Middle East and creating conditions that allow the Iranian people to determine their own political future free from the current regime.
“The world will not be safe as long as Iran’s hateful genocidal regime exists,” Klein said.
The ZOA noted that it has consistently supported President Trump’s pro-Israel policies and was the only major Jewish organization to formally honor him following the completion of his first presidential term.
Klein has served as the organization’s national president since 1993. He is a child of Holocaust survivors who was born in a displaced persons camp in Günzburg, Germany. He also serves on the National Council of AIPAC and has been one of the most prominent pro-Israel advocates in the United States for more than three decades.
According to the ZOA, the FBI first warned Klein in November 2024 about what it described as credible Iranian threats against his life.
Founded in 1897, the Zionist Organization of America is the oldest pro-Israel organization in the United States. The organization advocates for strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship through public policy, education, and legislative engagement while combating antisemitism and anti-Israel activity in politics, media, and on university campuses.
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