Iran Rolls Back Nuclear Deal Commitments

On 8th January, Iran said it would abandon limitations on enriching uranium, refusing to adhere to the 2015 nuclear deal it signed with six major powers, but would continue to cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog.

  • Iran’s announcement comes after its top security and intelligence commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani, was killed in a US drone attack in Baghdad, marking a major escalation in the standoff between Washington and Tehran.

Prelims Facts

Timeline of Iran Nuclear Deal

1970: When it was ruled by the Shah, Iran ratified the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and planned to expand its nuclear power.

1980: After ....

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