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Barack Obama, as U.S. President, actively engaged with Iran through diplomatic initiatives like the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action [1], [2] and direct correspondence with its leadership [3]. His administration's policies, including the lifting of oil sanctions [4] and efforts to constrain Iran's nuclear program [5], [6], defined a significant period of U.S.-Iran relations [7].
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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 3 facts
claimThe Trump administration has exacerbated tensions with Iran, contrasting with the unsuccessful attempts by previous Iranian and American presidents, such as Hassan Rouhani and Barack Obama, to change the dynamics of the U.S.-Iran relationship.
accountThe administration of U.S. President Barack Obama attempted to improve relations with Iran between 2009 and 2016, including through numerous letters written by Obama to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, yet Iran and its regional policies remained hostile toward the United States and U.S. interests.
claimBarack Obama's early efforts to engage Iran helped convince Brussels, Beijing, and Moscow that the obstacle to negotiations was Tehran, not Washington.
How to Handle Iran's Nuclear Ambitions - New Lines Institute newlinesinstitute.org 1 fact
claimDonald Trump's initial strategy regarding Iran involved returning to negotiations to force Tehran into a deal that could be presented as superior to Barack Obama's Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
accountThe administration of U.S. President Barack Obama dropped secondary sanctions on the Iranian oil sector, allowing Iran to increase its oil exports to levels near those reached prior to the imposition of sanctions.
Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu 1 fact
accountThe Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) represented a period of thawing relations between Iran and the United States during the presidency of Barack Obama.