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Trump Team Pushes Iran Nuclear Deal Amid 78% Opposition

6/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s team is pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran despite internal skepticism and public opposition.
Department of Energy experts are holding technical talks with Iranian officials.
UN Ambassador Mike Waltz said 78% of Americans disapprove of the Iran conflict and support blocking Iran’s nuclear weapons.
Rep. Jason Crow warned that a lapse in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act could jeopardize security and urged an extension with safeguards.

History

Historical Context

The Iran nuclear deal was negotiated over 20 months, culminating in the Vienna agreement on 14 July 2015 between Iran, the P5+1 and the EU. It limited enrichment, imposed IAEA monitoring, and took effect on 20 January 2016. The United States withdrew in 2018, ending its participation in the pact and sparked ongoing diplomatic debate.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s team is pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran despite internal skepticism and public opposition.
Department of Energy experts are holding technical talks with Iranian officials.
UN Ambassador Mike Waltz said 78% of Americans disapprove of the Iran conflict and support blocking Iran’s nuclear weapons.
Rep. Jason Crow warned that a lapse in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act could jeopardize security and urged an extension with safeguards.

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