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Biden Declares Iran Nuclear Deal 'Dead'
President Biden declares the Iran nuclear deal 'dead', casting doubt on its future and highlighting increased tensions between Iran and the West.
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Joe BidenJohn Kirby
- What were the initial terms of the JCPOA?
- The JCPOA, signed in 2015, lifted sanctions on Iran in exchange for limitations on its nuclear program. However, the US withdrew from the deal in 2018, leading to renewed sanctions and Iran scaling back its commitments.
- What is the significance of Biden's informal remarks about the JCPOA?
- Biden's off-the-cuff remarks, made at a campaign rally, suggest a lack of optimism for the JCPOA's revival and underscore the significant challenges in reaching a new agreement with Iran.
- What is the current status of negotiations to revive the nuclear deal?
- While Biden has previously aimed to resurrect the JCPOA, negotiations have been at an impasse. The White House spokesperson John Kirby confirmed that an agreement is unlikely in the near future.
- What recent events have heightened tensions between Iran and the West?
- Recent tensions stem from Iran's crackdown on protestors and its provision of drones to Russia. These actions have further complicated the already stalled negotiations to revive the nuclear deal.
- What is President Biden's recent statement regarding the Iran nuclear deal?
- President Biden stated that the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) is dead, although the White House hasn't officially announced it. This declaration casts doubt on the future of the agreement and reflects strained relations between Iran and the West.