AF: I vs US Flashcards
What has Iran done to worry US
Has successfully launched its first ever space rocket powered by a solide-feul engine
What is the joint comprehension plan of action (JCPA)
The deal signed in 2015 between, US, Iran, UK, Russia, Germany, France, China). Iran would cease it’s nuclear programme in return for the easing of economic sanctions from the UN and US and EU.
Who broke the agreement in 2018
President Donald trump pulled out of the agreement in 2018 and reimposed punitive sanctions on Iran
What was Iran’s response to the sanctions
Tehran gradually began to violate the terms of the treaty before refusing to comply with any of the protocols, including beginning it’s nuclear capabilities programme again.
What is president Joe Bidens reaction to this
Joe biden has stated that he will return to the Iran nuclear deal as long as Tehran returns to compliance
What is the importance of this new space rocket
The rocket is Iran’s most powerful engine and can be launched using a mobile laughing pad, it could also have the capability of carrying weapons onboard, including a nuclear weapon.
