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In a decisive move, Iran has officially terminated the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), effectively ending the era of negotiated restrictions on its nuclear program. Backed by Russia and China, Tehran announced it no longer considers the deal binding, removing restrictions and oversight mechanisms, and signaling a significant escalation in Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iran’s Withdrawal and Its Consequences
Iran’s foreign ministry stated that all provisions and restrictions from the JCPOA are now considered terminated, although Tehran still claims to be open to diplomacy. This explicit withdrawal abandons the framework established a decade ago, which was viewed as a multilateral effort to curb Iran’s nuclear pursuits through sanctions relief and monitoring.