OnPolitics: US, Iran close to an agreement. Just don't call it a deal

Despite U.S. denials, an informal agreement with Iran could be close.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Thu Jun 29 2023 Hey there, OnPolitics readers. The U.S. and Iran may be close to an agreement to replace the nuclear deal ex-President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from five years ago. But just don't call it a deal. What to know: The Biden administration has long promised to restore the 2015 Iran nuclear deal — formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA — which put significant restrictions on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for billions of dollars in relief from economic sanctions after Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018. What's the big deal?: The goal of the deal was to reduce the chances of a war breaking out between a nuclear-armed Iran and its regional rivals: Saudi Arabia and close U.S. ally, Israel. However, since then, Saudi Arabia and Iran have restored diplomatic ties. So, where's the agreement?: While Biden promised to quickly rejoin the deal, it hasn't happened. In fact, the U.S. government has denied that a new deal is being negotiated with Iran, but two Iranian officials and one Israeli official told USA TODAY the U.S. and Iran are close to reaching an informal agreement aimed at improving U.S.-Iran relations and de-escalating simmering regional tensions. What would an agreement include? Our subscriber story has the details on what we know. Keep reading this subscriber exclusive: U.S.-Iran pact: Trump destroyed it. Biden wants to restore it. Just don't call it a deal 📨 Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter Supreme Court blocks affirmative action policies at Harvard, UNC Members of the Supreme Court's conservative majority, including Chief Justice John Roberts, had long signaled skepticism about affirmative action. READ MORE Advertisement Supreme Court backs Christian postal worker who quit his job over Sunday shifts The case, involving a Christian postal worker, has been called one of the most wide-reaching religious liberty cases in a roughly half a century. READ MORE Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his 2024 campaign is 'largely misunderstood' Kennedy has his family's famous name, but lacks some of the popularity − in part for anti-vaccine views that are at odds with public health advice. READ MORE Biden jabs Tuberville for celebrating funding he voted against President Joe Biden jabbed Sen. Tommy Tuberville after the lawmaker celebrated federal funding for broadband access in Alabama. READ MORE Mike Pence makes surprise trip to Ukraine, meets with Zelenskyy Former Vice President Mike Pence's trip marks the first visit to Ukraine by a GOP presidential candidate since announcing a bid for the White House. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback