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Iran pushes US to rejoin nuclear deal before November midterms
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for the United States to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action before the US midterm elections in early November, signaling Tehran's desire to revive diplomatic negotiations on the contentious nuclear accord.
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Iran's leadership has set an ambitious timeline for Washington to re-enter the multilateral nuclear agreement, with President Pezeshkian indicating that a return to the JCPOA before the American midterm elections would be the preferred outcome for Tehran.
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed in 2015 by Iran and world powers including the United States, fell apart after the Trump administration withdrew in 2018 and reimposed sanctions on Iran. Efforts to restore the agreement have stalled repeatedly since President Biden took office, with negotiations in Vienna ultimately failing to produce results.
Iran's push for a near-term resolution appears timed to exploit potential political shifts in Washington. The timing suggests Tehran believes a Democratic-controlled Congress following the midterms might be more favorable to re-engagement, or that the current window before electoral dynamics shift represents the best opportunity for diplomatic breakthrough.
The call comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Iran continuing its nuclear advancement and the international community expressing concerns over the country's expanded uranium enrichment capabilities. Return to the JCPOA would require significant concessions from both sides, including Iran's commitment to nuclear restrictions in exchange for sanctions relief.