Donald Trump · Republican · Major Decision

Withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)

May 8, 2018

Donald TrumpForeign PolicyMajor DecisionFirst term (2017–21)

What happened

Announced U.S. exit from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement and reimposed sanctions under a 'maximum pressure' campaign.

Announced by the President; Treasury reimposed nuclear-related sanctions in stages through 2018.

Positive impactcontested

Supporters said sanctions crippled Iran's economy and funding of proxies.

Iran's oil exports and currency fell sharply under reimposed sanctions.

Negative impactsubstantiated

Iran expanded uranium enrichment after the U.S. exit.

Iran progressively breached JCPOA limits following U.S. withdrawal, reducing breakout time per IAEA reporting.

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