Former US President Donald Trump is grappling with the repercussions of his 2018 withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which previously limited Iran's nuclear program. Following the exit, Iran accelerated its nuclear activities, enriching uranium and expanding its stockpile, which now totals approximately 11 tonnes. Of this, around half a tonne is enriched to levels near those required for nuclear weapons. Trump's current negotiation strategy, led by his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff, aims for a deal he claims will be 'far better' than the original 2015 agreement signed under President Barack Obama. However, negotiations have encountered obstacles, as Iran has rejected key US demands to cease uranium enrichment and surrender its nuclear fuel stockpile. The scope of discussions has broadened to include issues like long-range missiles and regional tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil passage.