A look at the long, fraught timeline of Iran nuclear tensions as talks with US loom - Associated Press News
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February 24, 2026
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The long-standing nuclear tensions between Iran and the United States have marked a tumultuous history, centered around Iran's nuclear program and Washington's accusations of proliferation. The situation escalated significantly after the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was established, only to collapse under former President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign in 2018. Now, with President Joe Biden considering a return to the nuclear deal, the stakes are high as both sides approach new negotiations.
Iran's nuclear ambitions trace back to the 1970s when it sought
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Originally published on AP News on 2/24/2026