New York Times: “Mr. Trump withdrew from that deal during his first term in office, reimposing sanctions and leading Iran to dramatically increase its nuclear activity. Mr. Trump attacked Iran last June and again this year to block its progress toward a potential atomic bomb, which Iran denies seeking.”
“Critics say that Mr. Trump could have avoided a costly war had he left the 2015 agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, in place. They also warn that Mr. Trump may wind up accepting terms little better than the ones Mr. Obama secured more than a decade ago.”
