What is the point of the Iran nuclear deal?
Currently, Iran has a uranium stockpile to create 8 to ten nuclear bombs. But thanks to this nuclear deal, Iran must reduce its stockpile of uranium by 98%, and will keep its level of uranium enrichment at 3.67% — significantly below the enrichment level needed to create a bomb.
Is Iran still in the JCPOA?
In July 2015, Iran and the P5+1 confirmed agreement on the plan, along with the “Roadmap Agreement” between Iran and the IAEA. After the Trump administration twice certified Iran’s compliance in 2017, in May 2018 the United States withdrew from JCPOA as Trump pledged he would negotiate a better deal.
Why did the US ban trade with Iran?
An embargo on Iranian goods and services was imposed in 1987 in response to Iran’s actions from 1981 to 1987 against the US and other vessels in the Persian Gulf and because of Iran’s support for terrorism.
Can the Iran nuclear deal be restored?
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Robert Malley, U.S. special envoy for Iran, about negotiations aimed at restoring the deal. The talks were held last week in Doha, Qatar. U.S. and Iranian officials recently left Doha, Qatar, after one more round of talks to try to restore the Iran nuclear deal. Both sides left disappointed.
What is the European Union trying to get from the Iranians?
ROBERT MALLEY: The European Union, in its role as coordinator, wanted to try one more effort, at least one more effort, and so they invited both delegations to meet with them in Doha in the hope that the Iranians would show something, some willingness to get to yes. But they seem, at this point, not capable of providing an answer.
Why does the United States want Iran to come back into compliance?
The United States wants Iran to come back into compliance with the deal because it’s been enriching more uranium and doing other things that would be out of compliance. You’re saying that there is a proposal on the table for a timeline to do these things, and the United States has said yes to it.
Who is the Special Envoy for Iran?
The U.S. special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, leads the delegation from Washington, and he spoke with our colleague Steve Inskeep about this latest round.