The JCPOA Explained: A History of Iran’s Nuclear Deal and Diplomacy

What Is the JCPOA

What Is the JCPOA? The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed in 2015, was a landmark agreement between Iran and six world powers (the U.S., UK, France, Germany, Russia, and China) to curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Designed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, the deal capped uranium enrichment … Read more

Trump’s Middle East Visit Highlights Economic Deals and Regional Security

Trump's Middle East Visit Highlights Economic Deals and Regional Security

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – U.S. President Donald Trump embarked on a high-stakes tour of the Middle East, landing in Saudi Arabia on May 13 for the first leg of a four-day trip that also includes stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit, Trump’s first major overseas trip since his reelection, underscores … Read more