Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

international agreement
Also known as: Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA

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major reference

  • Hassan Rouhani
    In Hassan Rouhani: Presidency and diplomacy

    …final agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was reached in July 2015 that required Iran to reduce its nuclear stockpile and allow inspections of its nuclear facilities in exchange for gradual reduction of sanctions. Speaking after the agreement was reached, Rouhani said that it would help…

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Iran

  • Iran
    In Iran: Nuclear deal reached: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

    …final agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was reached in July 2015 that largely followed the terms of the earlier framework, requiring Iran to reduce its nuclear stockpile and allow the International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect its nuclear facilities in exchange for the progressive reduction…

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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Kerry

  • John Kerry
    In John Kerry

    …along with Germany), which placed limits on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the reduction of sanctions against the country. Kerry stepped down as secretary of state when Obama’s second term ended in 2017. He subsequently sought to save the controversial Iran nuclear deal, but in 2018 Republican Pres. Donald…

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