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JCPOA and Iran's Nuclear Programme

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed on 14 July 2015 between Iran and the P5+1 (US, UK, France, Russia, China, Germany) plus the EU. Under the agreement, Iran accepted restrictions on uranium enrichment (capped at 3.67%), reduced its centrifuge stockpile, and allowed enhanced IAEA inspections in exchange for sanctions relief. The US unilaterally withdrew from the JCPOA in May 2018 under the Trump administration, reimposing sanctions and triggering Iran's progressive rollback of its commitments.

Key details
  • Signed: 14 July 2015 in Vienna; Implementation Day: 16 January 2016
  • Iran's enrichment cap under JCPOA: 3.67% (weapons grade is 90%+)
  • Iran's current enrichment level: reported at 60%, with breakout capability
  • US withdrawal: May 2018 (reimposed "maximum pressure" sanctions)
  • IAEA oversight role: Additional Protocol inspections and monitoring
  • Previous negotiations: Joint Plan of Action (November 2013), Lausanne Framework (April 2015)
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