What Did the Iran Nuclear Deal Do
The Iran nuclear deal, formally the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) signed in 2015, limited Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting international sanctions.
Iran agreed to reduce uranium enrichment, allow inspections, and cap nuclear stockpiles, while the US and European powers removed economic penalties that had crippled Iran's economy.
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What Did the Iran Nuclear Deal Do
Implementation and Collapse
The deal functioned from 2016 until the US withdrew in 2018 under the Trump administration, after which Iran resumed nuclear activities. The agreement eliminated roughly 98 percent of Iran's enriched uranium stock and converted its primary reactor to prevent weapons grade plutonium production.
Current Status
As of 2026, Iran maintains significant regional influence with 77 tracked signals in geopolitical networks. Recent developments include Iraq granting Iranian airlines expanded flight operations after US exemptions, reflecting Iran's continued diplomatic maneuvering despite the deal's collapse and ongoing regional instability in Yemen and elsewhere.