"The 2015 nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was designed to curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. It collapsed after the US withdrew in 2018."
"The deal significantly slowed Iran's ability to produce enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon, known as its 'breakout time,' from about two to three months to roughly a year."
"The JCPOA also gave the UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), broad access to inspect Iran's nuclear facilities. In return, international economic sanctions on Iran were lifted."
Iran's nuclear program has been a point of contention with the US for over two decades. The US accuses Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, while Iran claims its nuclear ambitions are for civilian purposes. The 2015 nuclear agreement aimed to limit Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for sanctions relief but collapsed after the US withdrawal in 2018. The deal extended Iran's breakout time for nuclear weapons and allowed for inspections by the IAEA. Current negotiations may face more challenges than in 2015, raising questions about the feasibility of a new agreement.
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