What is the Iran nuclear deal? The Iran nuclear deal was a historic diplomatic achievement to prevent Tehran’s pathway to a bomb. Here’s our brief breakdown of what you need to know about the deal.

The Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was reached in July 2015 between Iran and international powers after nearly 20 months of negotiations. Under the JCPOA, Iran and the United States, Germany, Britain, China, Russia and France (known as the P5+1), as well….