What Trump once called Obama’s ‘worst deal ever’ may now be his playbook for peace with Iran

Donald Trump is reportedly pursuing a new agreement with Iran that bears striking similarities to the 2015 nuclear deal he previously criticized. The potential framework includes a ceasefire and a long-term moratorium on uranium enrichment.
Why it matters
This potential policy shift highlights the complexities of international diplomacy and the political challenges of reversing previous foreign policy stances.
Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a new agreement with Iran are being judged against the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by former US president Barack Obama. Trump, at the time, famously denounced the pact as “the worst deal ever”. Track live updates
The article balances the political irony of the situation with factual reporting on the ongoing negotiations.
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