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Why did Trump withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and what were the consequences?
Donald Trump withdrew from the JCPOA in May 2018, calling it the 'worst deal ever negotiated.' His stated reasons included the deal's sunset clauses, its failure to address Iran's ballistic missile programme, and its failure to restrict Iran's regional activities. Critics argued the withdrawal was primarily driven by opposition to anything associated with Obama and by Israeli and Saudi pressure. The consequences were severe: Iran resumed enrichment beyond treaty limits, the assassination of Qasem Soleimani followed, and the region escalated toward the 2025 war.