Laub (2017)

Question 1

What is the JCPOA ?

Answer 1

The JCPOA, or Iran nuclear deal, is an international agreement aimed at regulating Iran’s nuclear program.

Question 2

Who is involved in the JCPOA ?

Answer 2

The P5+1 (United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, and China) negotiated the JCPOA with Iran, along with the European Union.

The U.S. pursued a “maximum pressure” campaign, while other signatories (P5+1, EU) sought to salvage the JCPOA.

Question 3

What are Iran’s commitments under JCPOA ?

Answer 3

Under the JCPOA, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear activities, allow inspections, and in return, sanctions were lifted.

Question 4

What happened in 2018 concerning the JCPOA ?

Answer 4

In 2018, the Trump Administration withdrew the U.S. from the JCPOA and reimposed sanctions on Iran.

Question 5

What was the economic impacts of sanctions on Iran ?

Answer 5

Sanctions severely affected Iran’s economy, particularly its oil exports and currency value

Iranians anticipated economic improvements following the JCPOA, which affected political dynamics.

Question 6

What domestic factors influenced the JCPOA’s fate ?

Answer 6

Internal divisions in Iran, particularly opposition from hardliners, influenced the JCPOA’s fate.

Furthermore, the election of Ebrahim Raisi in 2021 raised questions about Iran’s stance on the JCPOA.

Question 7

What was the role of the IAEA in JCPOA ?

Answer 7

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) monitored Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA.