Nuclear stockpiles and sunset rules define Trump’s Iran negotiations
The BBC piece explains that any Trump-led deal with Iran centers on Tehran’s uranium stockpile and enrichment limits, and how these compare to the 2015 JCPOA, which was abandoned in 2018. If signed, the agreement could involve sanctions relief and asset access in exchange for tighter verification, including IAEA monitoring. Iran’s enrichment capabilities have evolved since 2015, and the “sunset” clauses and long-term limits complicate negotiations. Experts emphasize that the deal’s viability hinges on robust verification, the balance of concessions with sanctions relief, and whether lessons from JCPOA can prevent a pathway to a nuclear weapon, all while geopolitical aims (like reopening the Strait of Hormuz) loom over the talks.