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nuclear agreement
Also known as: 2015 nuclear deal, nuclear agreement, nuclear deal
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Editorials Supporting an Iran Nuclear Deal, January - September 2015 armscontrol.org 9 facts
perspectiveThe New York Times editorial board argued on February 25, 2015, that any nuclear agreement with Iran must be evaluated based on the complete package rather than individual provisions, noting that the risk of walking away from negotiations could allow Iran to continue nuclear activities without restrictions.
perspectiveThe Chicago Sun Times editorial board expressed the view that the alternative to a negotiated nuclear deal with Iran is military action, and they prefer pursuing a peaceful resolution first.
perspectiveThe Washington Post editorial board argued on March 10, 2015, that Congressional Republicans were obstructing President Barack Obama's nuclear agreement with Iran, which impeded serious debate regarding the legitimate issues surrounding the potential deal.
claimThe Idaho Mountain Express asserts that international sanctions were the mechanism that brought Iran to the negotiating table, and that the resulting nuclear agreement represents a realistic compromise rather than a perfect solution.
perspectiveThe New York Times editorial board argued on March 7, 2015, that the United States Congress should support a verifiable nuclear deal with Iran rather than engaging in political games that could isolate the United States, dismantle the sanctions regime, and leave Iran's nuclear program unrestricted.
quoteThe New York Times stated that the final nuclear deal with Iran announced by the United States and other major world powers puts strong, verifiable limits on Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon for at least 10 to 15 years.
perspectiveThe Los Angeles Times editorial board advises Congress to pressure the Obama administration to counter Iran's regional meddling and to respond decisively if Iran violates the nuclear agreement.
perspectiveThe Newark Star Ledger editorial board suggested on January 28, 2015, that if President Barack Obama's assessment of the political dynamic in Iran is correct, the bill proposed by Senator Robert Menendez could derail the nuclear deal.
claimUnder the terms of the nuclear agreement, Iran would be prohibited from enriching uranium to weapons grade and would be required to abandon its efforts toward plutonium production.
What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 5 facts
claimThe United States ended waivers for Iranian oil imports one year after the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal to halt Iran's oil exports completely.
accountSeveral countries continued to import Iranian oil under waivers granted by the Trump administration following the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal, during which time Iran continued to abide by its commitments.
claimIran has increasingly limited the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) ability to inspect its facilities since the United States withdrew from the nuclear deal, though Iran pledged to increase cooperation with the agency in March 2023.
accountIran began exceeding agreed-upon limits for its low-enriched uranium stockpile in 2019 and increased uranium enrichment concentrations in response to actions by other parties to the nuclear deal.
perspectiveSuzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution proposed a 'plan B' for restricting Iran's nuclear program that does not involve restoring the nuclear deal.
Iran Country Report 2026 - BTI Transformation Index bti-project.org 2 facts
claimIran's economy experienced relatively strong growth following a period of contraction caused by the United States' withdrawal from the nuclear deal and the COVID-19 pandemic.
claimThe U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal in 2018 marginalized Iranian reformists and moderates, facilitating the adoption of the 'Look to the East' foreign policy.
United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org 2 facts
claimThe Iranian government fears that a new nuclear agreement with the United States would result in a 'Gaza deal' scenario, where a high-profile declaration is made in Geneva but no actual sanctions relief is implemented.
perspectiveIran is reluctant to enter a new nuclear deal with the United States because they distrust the United States' commitment to implementation and fear the United States might withdraw from the agreement.
Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org 2 facts
accountFollowing the US withdrawal from the nuclear agreement in 2018 and the subsequent imposition of a maximum pressure campaign by President Donald Trump, European firms ceased business with Iran, and the Chinese banking system limited the scope of its operations with Iran.
claimIran became skeptical of the European Union's potential to resolve regional issues, particularly following the United States' withdrawal from the nuclear deal under Donald Trump.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org Oct 26, 2017 1 fact
claimThe 2015 nuclear deal demonstrated that policies of coercion and engagement are complementary rather than contradictory.
Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org Jan 28, 2025 1 fact
perspectiveThe Trump administration should prepare for military strikes against Iran's nuclear program in the event that diplomatic efforts to secure a superior agreement to the 2015 nuclear deal fail.
5 key factors shaping Iran's foreign policy calculus mei.edu May 1, 2025 1 fact
claimEngagement with the United States over a potential nuclear deal could offer Iran sanctions relief and open avenues for economic growth if pragmatists regain influence.
A “Good Deal” with Iran? Requirements for Preventing a Future ... washingtoninstitute.org Feb 12, 2026 1 fact
perspectiveAny new nuclear agreement with Iran must structurally and irreversibly prevent the possibility of a rapid nuclear breakout by constraining efforts to integrate nuclear activities with missile development work.
Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org Mar 21, 2024 1 fact
perspectiveThe Iranian leadership views the United States as unreliable due to the withdrawal from the nuclear deal under President Donald Trump and the failure to reinstate it under President Joe Biden.