Trump faces challenge negotiating new Iran nuclear deal after cease-fire

10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 27

Following a two-month Iran war and recent cease-fire, attention has turned to Trump’s efforts at nuclear diplomacy, with figures like Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner briefly involved in talks.
The process is marked by unpredictability and sudden changes, raising questions about whether any new agreement can surpass the 2018 deal Trump abandoned.
Previous successful negotiations required years and extensive diplomatic resources, highlighting the difficulty of achieving a 'far better' outcome for the United States in the current climate.

Can a new nuclear deal be trusted after the last agreement was abandoned?

With Iran weeks from a bomb, is a peaceful diplomatic solution still possible?

How has deep historical mistrust shaped Iran's current negotiation red lines?

Who holds more leverage: US military power or Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz?

With Iran controlling a key waterway, can diplomacy avert a global economic crisis?

Can massive military pressure force a deal, or will it provoke a wider war?