[PRESS RELEASE]

International Christian Embassy Jerusalem | May 29, 2025

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — This week, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem’s USA Branch (ICEJ USA) delivered a petition to President Donald J. Trump, representing the voices of 55,599 Americans who stand firmly behind his commitment to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

The “No Bombs for Iran” petition underscores the collective support of American citizens for decisive action against Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It acknowledges President Trump’s previous leadership in withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), widely criticized for its leniency toward Iran’s nuclear program. The petition serves as a reaffirmation of public backing for policies that ensure Iran remains non-nuclear.

“The threat posed by a nuclear Iran remains as urgent as ever.  Iran’s leaders continue to make genocidal threats against Israel and destabilize the region through terror proxies.  We commend President Trump for his clear stance against a nuclear-armed Iran and are thankful for his strong leadership and resolve on this issue. This petition reflects the American people’s support for his efforts to bring an end to Iran’s nuclear pursuits,” said Dr. Susan Michael, President of ICEJ USA.

The petition highlights Iran’s persistent threats against Israel and its destabilizing activities in the Middle East. It calls for continued vigilance and action to ensure Iran does not achieve its nuclear objectives.

For weeks, the Trump administration has engaged in negotiations over Iran’s uranium enrichment program – a hotly debated topic since President Barack Obama lifted sanctions against Iran and allowed them to develop uranium at a limited level for use in energy (approximately 3 to 5%). The 2015 deal made millions of dollars of international aid available to Iran and required international inspection of its uranium development program. However, Iran is producing enriched uranium at 60%, far higher than what’s needed for energy production and dangerously close to the 90% needed for weapons-grade uranium.

The ICEJ USA joins tens of thousands of Americans in urging President Trump to remain steadfast in his mission to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear power. As the Iranian regime escalates its uranium enrichment and threats against regional allies, especially Israel, American citizens are making their voices heard. We thank President Trump for his proven leadership and urge continued decisive action to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran and protect peace and stability in the Middle East. 

To view the letter to President Trump, visit here. To view the petition against a nuclear-armed Iran, visit here.

In a recent interview with Fox 5 Washington D.C., Dr. Michael talked about the rise of antisemitism and the horrific murder of Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum on May 21, 2025.

“Many in the Christian community don’t quite understand the problem, and therefore, it’s hard for them to articulate any kind of defense or take a stand, and we need to,” she said. “And we need to set our eyes on the younger generation of American Christians. They have been bombarded daily with antisemitic messaging, both on social media and on university campuses. We must reach them with education, but it has to be cutting-edge education that reaches them where they are and in the way they communicate.”

For the last 45 years, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem – USA (ICEJ) has stood as a tangible expression of Christian solidarity with the people of Israel, offering comfort, support, and practical aid in times of need. The American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) is a project of ICEJ and is dedicated to educating American Christians on Israel and the Jewish people. ACLI has been able to respond quickly and collaboratively to every threat to the Jewish people or crisis facing the nation of Israel since its inception in 2015, when President Barack Obama pursued a controversial nuclear deal with Iran.

About Dr. Susan Michael

For more than 35 years, Susan has pioneered the development of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem in the United States and around the world. She currently serves as the ministry’s USA President and is a member of the ICEJ’s International Board of Directors.

Susan’s involvement with the ICEJ began as a graduate student at Jerusalem University College in 1980, the same year the Christian Embassy was first established. Upon completing her master’s degree in Judeo-Christian Studies, she returned from Israel with a heart to further the Embassy’s mission among fellow Americans. After a season assisting the ministry’s international leadership to host a series of high-profile pro-Israel conferences across the USA, she was asked to head up the ICEJ’s U.S. Branch.

In addition to a master’s degree in Judeo-Christian Studies, she holds a bachelor’s degree in theology from Oral Roberts University and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws by Piedmont International University in 2018. Susan is an author, gifted teacher, and international speaker. She is often called upon to address complex and sensitive issues such as anti-Semitism, Islam, Jewish-Christian relations, and current events in the Middle East to a diverse range of audiences. Her experience working with Arabs, Jews, and Christians from many national and denominational backgrounds has equipped her to handle delicate topics central to an understanding of Israel with extraordinary clarity and grace.

In recent years, she has produced several educational tools to enable other Christians to do the same, including the IsraelAnswers.com website, a series of highly accessible educational seminars, online courses at ICEJ U, course curricula for Christian colleges, and Embassy Publishers. Susan has built the U.S. Branch of the ICEJ into an esteemed and lead ministry, evidenced in its leadership of one of the strongest networks of Evangelical leaders in America — the American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI).

About the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA Branch

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, founded in 1980, recognizes Jerusalem’s biblical significance and its connection to the Jewish people. Representing millions of Christians globally, it supports Israel and promotes reconciliation between Jews, Christians, and Arabs. The ICEJ aims to stand with Israel, educate the Church on God’s purposes for Israel and the Middle East, and support local congregations. Headquartered in Jerusalem, it operates in over 170 countries with branch offices in more than 90 nations.

Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of News Talk 105.9 WMAL. Any content provided by bloggers, authors, or other publications are their own views, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone/anything.