What was the Iran nuclear deal Trump dumped in search of ‘better’ terms?

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was a nuclear agreement reached between Iran and six major world powers - China, France, Russia, the UK, the US, and Germany - on July 14, 2015. The deal allowed for the rollback of international economic sanctions in exchange for Iran's commitment to limit activities that could be used to produce a nuclear weapon. Key restrictions included limiting uranium enrichment and allowing for inspections. In contrast, US President Donald Trump withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018, calling it "the worst deal ever", and made new demands, including additional restrictions on Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missiles. Trump has since stated that a new agreement will be "far better" than the original JCPOA. The current negotiations for a second round of talks are taking place in Islamabad, Pakistan.

US President Donald Trump defended his war against Iran in a series of social media posts, stating that he would not lift the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz until a "DEAL" is reached. He argued that the proposed deal with Iran will be better than the 2015 JCPOA agreement signed during the Barack Obama administration. Trump told Bloomberg News that he was "highly unlikely" to renew the two-week ceasefire, which expires on Tuesday at 8pm US Eastern Time. The ceasefire is set to end in Pakistan, where negotiations between the US and Iran are ongoing. Trump's comments come as tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil supplies. The situation remains fluid, with no clear resolution in sight.