Inside the Iran nuclear deal Trump withdrew from

President Donald Trump has again criticized the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, while arguing that a better deal is still possible. The article reviews the original agreement, the U.S. withdrawal in 2018, and the current status of negotiations with Iran. The JCPOA was negotiated by the U.S. and other world powers to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. It placed caps on uranium enrichment, reduced centrifuge capacity, and introduced strict inspection and verification rules designed to make it harder for Iran to move toward a nuclear weapon. Supporters of the deal say it slowed Iran’s nuclear progress and provided meaningful monitoring, while critics argued that its expiration dates, missilerelated gaps, and broader regional issues made it too weak. Since the U.S. withdrew, Iran has expanded its enrichment activities and reduced some transparency measures, complicating efforts to reach a new agreement.