Trump administration iran complying with nuclear deal

The Trump administration's stance on Iran's compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, has been a subject of controversy and debate.

In May 2018, the Trump administration withdrew the United States from the JCPOA, citing several reasons, including:

  1. Iran's ballistic missile program: The Trump administration claimed that Iran's ballistic missile program was not in compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which endorsed the JCPOA.
  2. Iran's nuclear program: The Trump administration claimed that Iran was not complying with the JCPOA's limits on its nuclear program, particularly with regards to the amount of enriched uranium it was producing.
  3. Iran's support for terrorism: The Trump administration claimed that Iran was not doing enough to curb its support for terrorist groups, such as Hezbollah and Hamas.

However, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is responsible for monitoring Iran's nuclear program, has consistently reported that Iran is in compliance with the JCPOA. The IAEA has repeatedly verified that Iran is meeting its obligations under the deal, including:

  1. Limiting its uranium enrichment to 3.67% (well below the 90% threshold required for a nuclear bomb).
  2. Reducing its stockpile of enriched uranium to 300 kilograms (660 pounds).
  3. Not building any new heavy water reactors.
  4. Allowing IAEA inspectors to monitor its nuclear facilities.

The European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and other countries that are signatories to the JCPOA have also repeatedly stated that Iran is in compliance with the deal.

In 2020, the IAEA reported that Iran had exceeded the JCPOA's limits on its enriched uranium stockpile, but this was largely due to the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the deal and reimpose sanctions on Iran. The IAEA also reported that Iran had begun to enrich uranium to a higher level, but this was still below the 90% threshold required for a nuclear bomb.

In summary, while the Trump administration claimed that Iran was not complying with the JCPOA, the IAEA and other international organizations have consistently reported that Iran is meeting its obligations under the deal. The controversy surrounding Iran's compliance with the JCPOA has been a major point of contention in the ongoing debate over the deal's future.