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The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is directly linked to Tehran as it was the primary agreement governing Iran's nuclear program [1], and the two parties remain in fundamental disagreement over its implementation, sanctions, and potential re-entry terms [2], [3].
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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 2 facts
claimThere is a fundamental disagreement regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Washington and Tehran: Washington officials argue it is permissible to sanction Iran for non-nuclear behavior, while Tehran believes any additional sanctions constitute a violation of the agreement.
quoteCarnegie nuclear expert Mark Hibbs stated: “If Tehran aimed to divide the P5+1 and aggravate Israel and Western countries, it might do things not expressly forbidden by the JCPOA but that would not be in the spirit of the accord. Iran’s scientists might do theoretical studies suggesting they are interested in nuclear weapons, enriching uranium with lasers, and plutonium metallurgy; Iran’s diplomats might get suddenly tougher in negotiations with the IAEA over access to places inspectors want to visit.”
What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 2 facts
claimThe goal of the P5+1 in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiations was to unwind Iran's nuclear program to the point that if Tehran decided to pursue a nuclear weapon, it would take at least one year, providing world powers time to respond.
claimWashington and Tehran remain in disagreement over several issues regarding rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), including the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, and U.S. officials have indicated that further Iranian nuclear advances could make returning to the original deal impossible.
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).