A nuclear deal could end the Iran war. What was Obama’s version Trump rejected?

Tensions Between U.S. and Iran Escalate Over Nuclear Dispute As diplomatic efforts to resolve the long-standing nuclear crisis between the United States and Iran stall, the two nations are now locked in a bitter standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. At the heart of the dispute is Iran's nuclear program, which has been a contentious issue since the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed between Iran and a group of world powers, including the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, China, and Russia. The JCPOA aimed to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions by imposing strict limits on its uranium enrichment and centrifuge activities, but the agreement has been under strain since the U.S. withdrew from it in 2018, sparking a series of escalating tensions. As the situation continues to deteriorate, the international community is watching closely to see how the crisis will unfold.

In the absence of renewed talks, the U.S. and Iran are wrangling over the Strait of Hormuz. But the main dispute between the two is still Iran’s nuclear program. Here’s a look at the 2015 JCPOA.