Today, Explained Art of the (Iran) deal
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Apr 15, 2025 
Join senior political reporter Alex Isenstadt, author of 'Revenge,' and Trita Parsi from the Quincy Institute, as they dissect the fraught U.S.-Iran relationship. They reveal how Trump's administration navigated a perilous landscape after withdrawing from the nuclear deal. The discussion touches on the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, escalating tensions, and the implications for Trump's 2024 campaign. Delve into the complexities of nuclear negotiations, Iran's urgent need for sanctions relief, and the potential paths toward diplomacy amidst ongoing threats.
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Trump's Withdrawal
- Trump withdrew from the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal, increasing sanctions.
- This move was influenced by Iran hawks like Pompeo and Bolton.
Soleimani Assassination
- In 2020, Trump ordered the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian leader.
- Iran retaliated by striking US interests in Iraq.
Assassination Plots
- US intelligence warned Trump about Iranian assassination plots against him.
- Trump's campaign even used decoy planes to protect him.
