May 8, 2018executive actionexecutive decisionnuclear policy
Trump announces U.S. withdrawal from JCPOA
President Trump withdraws the United States from the JCPOA, declaring the agreement "disastrous" and announcing maximum pressure sanctions. Trump claims Iran violated the deal's spirit through ballistic missile development and regional activities. The withdrawal begins a years-long cycle of escalating nuclear brinkmanship as Iran progressively violates the enrichment limits.