A history of Iran's nuclear program and tensions with the US

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The United States and Iran have agreed to an interim deal intended to halt their conflict and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil markets. The agreement marks a potential turning point in decades of tension over Iran's nuclear program, which has been a flashpoint between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Previous diplomatic efforts, including the 2015 nuclear accord that the Trump administration abandoned in 2018, have repeatedly stalled over disagreements about uranium enrichment levels and sanctions relief. This latest deal emerges amid renewed military posturing and regional instability, with both nations signaling willingness to negotiate after months of escalating rhetoric.