The Art of the Nuclear Deal
The US is attempting to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Iran, but improving on the 2015 agreement that President Trump withdrew from in 2018 may be difficult. The current negotiating team, led by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, lacks the expertise of the Obama-era team that negotiated the original deal.
The US is trying to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Iran after President Trump withdrew from the 2015 agreement. The original deal, negotiated by the Obama administration, took almost two years and involved a large team of experts. In contrast, the current negotiating team, which includes Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, has less expertise in nuclear issues. Iran has also gained leverage due to its actions in the Strait of Hormuz. The 2015 deal required Iran to ship out 97% of its nuclear material, limit enrichment to 3.67%, and adhere to intrusive inspections. The new deal must improve on these terms, but Iran's increased leverage and the US team's limited expertise make this challenging. The outcome will be judged on whether it improves on the original agreement.
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