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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country recently withdrew from the JCPOA deal completely?
A
Iran
B
Russia
C
France
D
Germany
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The United States announced its withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the “Iran nuclear deal” or the “Iran deal", on May 8, 2018.

Detailed explanation-2: -Compliance. The IAEA, EU, Russia and China have all affirmed that Iran is adhering to the terms of the JCPOA. The IAEA has repeatedly deemed Iran in compliance with the deal.

Detailed explanation-3: -One of the most prominent opponents of the JCPOA in Iran is former Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili who lambasted the deal and its negotiators for having offered too many concessions to American negotiators.

Detailed explanation-4: -Because Iran has completed these steps, the U.S. and international community can begin the next phase under the JCPOA, which means the U.S. will begin lifting its nuclear-related sanctions on Iran. However, a number of U.S. sanctions authorities and designations will continue to remain in place.

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