Iran Nuclear Deal: Legacy of the 2015 Accord Shapes New Talks

9 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 22

The 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), imposed strict limits on Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief.
Iran agreed to reduce its enriched uranium stockpile, limit centrifuges, and accept international inspections, while regaining access to frozen assets and global markets.
The deal collapsed after the US withdrew in 2018, with Iran resuming enrichment; current negotiations aim for stricter terms but face similar challenges as before.

Did the 2015 nuclear deal merely postpone an inevitable conflict with Iran, rather than prevent it?

Beyond the nuclear program, what would a definitive 'win' actually look like for the US or Iran?

Are Trump's demands for zero enrichment a negotiating tactic or a non-negotiable red line?

Is the Iran crisis the final push for the world to abandon its reliance on Middle Eastern oil?

Can the US military's 'Operation Epic Fury' force a deal before it triggers a global recession?

With 16 US Reaper drones lost, is Iran's military more resilient than Western intelligence estimated?