Official Communication

The American Lebanese Policy Institute Political Action Committee (ALPI PAC) has formally communicated its policy position to the Vice President of the United States ahead of ongoing U.S.–Iran negotiations.

This letter outlines ALPI PAC’s position that any durable agreement must include the full, verifiable, and time-bound disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon as a central condition for regional stability and Lebanese sovereignty.

This communication reflects ALPI PAC’s ongoing engagement with U.S. policymakers and reinforces the policy framework outlined in its recently published memorandum on the U.S.–Iran ceasefire.

Letter to the Vice President of the United States

April 9, 2026

The Honorable JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear Mr. Vice President,

On behalf of the American Lebanese Policy Institute – Political Action Committee (ALPI PAC), I write to you as you prepare to lead the United States delegation in critical negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. This moment presents a consequential opportunity to advance not only U.S. national security interests, but the long-term stability of the Middle East.

While these negotiations will rightly address Iran’s nuclear ambitions, any durable agreement must also confront Iran’s destabilizing regional activities. No issue is more central to that objective than Iran’s continued support for Hezbollah in Lebanon.

There can be no durable agreement with Iran absent a clear and verifiable end to its support for Hezbollah in Lebanon. Accordingly, any agreement must include Iran’s full commitment to disengage from Hezbollah and any proxy operating within Lebanese territory.

This disengagement must be verifiable. Only then will the United States be positioned to fully support the Lebanese government in extending its sovereign authority across all Lebanese territory free from armed groups that undermine national security, and to enable the Lebanese state to engage in direct negotiations with Israel aimed at achieving a durable peace and mutual respect between neighboring states.

Hezbollah’s possession of weapons remains the single greatest threat to Lebanese sovereignty, regional stability, and the security of Israel. It undermines the authority of the Lebanese state and enables Iran to project power across the region through a non-state armed proxy.

Accordingly, ALPI PAC strongly urges that any agreement with Iran include a clear and non-negotiable requirement:

THE FULL, VERIFIABLE, AND TIME-BOUND DISARMAMENT OF HEZBOLLAH IN LEBANON.

This issue must not be deferred or treated as ancillary it is central to any credible agreement. It should be embedded directly into the framework of any agreement, with defined timelines, enforcement mechanisms, and meaningful consequences for non-compliance.

This is not a new demand; it is an obligation already established under United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1559 and 1701, which call for the disarmament of all militias in Lebanon and the full extension of Lebanese state authority over its territory. These resolutions must now be operationalized through enforceable provisions, not merely referenced. Failure to enforce these provisions would not only undermine the agreement but further entrench Iran’s proxy architecture in the region.

Lebanon cannot achieve stability, recovery, or sovereignty so long as an armed organization operates outside the authority of the state. The Lebanese people continue to bear the cost of decisions made by a militia acting in the service of a foreign power.

This position is supported by a broad coalition of Americans, including a significant and engaged Lebanese-American community that stands firmly behind U.S. efforts to advance stability, sovereignty, and accountability in Lebanon.

The United States has long affirmed its commitment to a sovereign, stable, and independent Lebanon. These negotiations present a rare opportunity to translate that commitment into enforceable policy.

A credible agreement with Iran must do more than reduce tensions; it must dismantle the infrastructure of instability. That begins with Hezbollah’s disarmament.

Mr. Vice President, your leadership at this critical juncture is essential. A firm and unequivocal position on this issue will send a decisive signal that the United States is committed to securing a durable and enforceable peace.

Respectfully,

Paul Elhindi
President
American Lebanese Policy Institute – Political Action Committee (ALPI PAC)

About ALPI PAC
The American Lebanese Policy Institute Political Action Committee (ALPI PAC) is a U.S.-based political action committee dedicated to fostering a strong, constructive partnership between the United States and Lebanon. Through informed advocacy, policy dialogue, and bipartisan engagement, ALPI PAC works to advance American interests while promoting reform, stability, and prosperity in Lebanon consistent with democratic and sovereign principles.

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