Iraq ↔ Joint Comprehensive Action Plan

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Iraq and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action are linked through historical geopolitical analysis, where the 1981 strikes in Iraq are compared to the JCPOA as a measure of nuclear non-proliferation success [1], and the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA is cited alongside the 2003 invasion of Iraq as a strategic turning point [2]. Additionally, the reimposition of sanctions following the U.S. exit from the JCPOA has directly impacted Iran's influence within Iraq [3].

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Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org Michael Singh · The Washington Institute 1 fact

claimThe author asserts that military strikes have a more successful record of stopping nuclear programs than diplomacy, citing the 1981 strikes in Iraq and 2007 strikes in Syria as successful, while characterizing the 1994 Agreed Framework with North Korea and the JCPOA with Iran as failures.

The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu Brookings 1 fact

claimHistorically, Iran's most valuable strategic openings have resulted from missteps by the United States and its regional partners, such as the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and the 2018 withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org Alexander Hamilton Society 1 fact

claimIran's financial constraints, caused by reimposed sanctions following the American exit from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the COVID-19 pandemic, have negatively impacted its influence in Iraq.