A history of Iran’s nuclear program and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reached

The United States and Iran have reached a temporary agreement to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with plans to sign the deal in Switzerland on Friday. However, past attempts have failed, and the deal’s specifics were still debated as of Monday. Tensions over Iran’s nuclear program have a long history, beginning in 1967 when Iran received a reactor from the U.S. under the “Atoms for Peace” initiative. The 1979 Islamic Revolution halted Iran’s nuclear progress. In 2002, Iran’s secret nuclear facility was exposed, leading to international negotiations. Despite a 2015 nuclear agreement, the U.S. withdrew in 2018 under President Trump, leading to increased tensions and regional conflicts. The current interim deal aims to address these longstanding issues. QUESTION: How might the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz impact global trade and international relations?