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The 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) had temporarily limited Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. Nonetheless, the U.S. withdrawal in 2018 under Trump, combined with Iran’s subsequent increased uranium enrichment to near-weapons-grade levels, has heightened tensions. Grossi’s recent visits reveal increasing frustration with Iran’s lack of disclosure, while European powers push for stronger oversight.