Successes and Failure of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in Reducing Iran’s Nuclear Proliferation: An Analysis

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to elucidate the role of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in reducing Iran’s Nuclear Program. The JCPOA was an agreement between the EU, Russia, China and P5+1, as well as Iran. This research discusses its successes and failures. The JCPOA allowed Iran and the United States to restore diplomatic connections and begin talks on ending their nuclear arms development. Even so, Iran violated the terms of the deal in 2018 and retaliated by growing its nuclear program, reducing IAEA inspectors’ authority and letting more uranium become enriched. The efforts of the US backed by the JCPOA have been slowed because of international tension and higher support for Iran to develop nuclear arms. This qualitative study elaborates the different actions taken to minimize the conflict. The study recommends that the U.S. and Iran resume their participation in the JCPOA, making new commitments to sustain the agreement’s stability into the future.