Iran Says U.S. Must Remove Sanctions If It Wants Nuclear Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insists that the U.S. must fully lift sanctions before Iran considers reviving the nuclear deal. The 2015 agreement limited Iran's uranium enrichment in exchange for economic relief, but was abandoned by the U.S. in 2018 under Trump, leading Iran to breach its commitments. President Biden aims to restore the deal but requires Iran to reverse its nuclear advancements, a condition Iran rejects.

What condition did Iran's Supreme Leader set for considering the revival of the nuclear deal?

• The U.S. must provide economic aid.

• Iran must increase its uranium enrichment.

• The U.S. must completely lift sanctions.

• Iran must be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

What was the primary purpose of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) when it was instituted in 2015?

• To promote nuclear energy development in Iran.

• To allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

• To restrict Iran's uranium enrichment in exchange for lifting economic sanctions.

• To increase economic sanctions on Iran.

Which U.S. President withdrew from the JCPOA, leading to Iran breaking its commitments?

• President Bush

• President Trump

• President Biden

• President Obama

What does President Biden require Iran to do before reviving the nuclear deal?

• Increase its uranium enrichment.

• Backtrack its uranium experiments.

• Develop nuclear weapons.

• Lift sanctions on the U.S.

How did Ayatollah Khamenei respond to President Biden's condition for reviving the nuclear deal?

• He ignored the condition.

• He said it was a non-starter.

• He agreed to the condition.

• He proposed a new deal.