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Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create
ByWilliam J. Broad and David E. Sanger April 25, 2026April 26, 2026

President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.

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What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
ByMichael Crowley April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.

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Trump Is Urged to Move on Nuclear Site Thought to Be Beyond Reach of Bombs
ByMichael Crowley April 17, 2026April 18, 2026

Little is known about Pickaxe Mountain, but some experts say it illustrates the impossibility of relying on force alone to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb.

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U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again
ByDavid E. Sanger and Tyler Pager April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

The United States proposed a 20-year “suspension” of all nuclear activity, even as President Trump demands assurances that Iran can never build a nuclear weapon.

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‘I Don’t Care About That’: Trump Says Iran’s Enriched Uranium Is Not a Concern
ByDavid E. Sanger April 1, 2026

President Trump’s statement was the second time in 24 hours that he had declared that the nuclear problem with Iran had been solved, despite all evidence to the contrary.

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Why Eliminating Iran’s Ballistic Missiles Could Be Difficult
ByJohn Ismay March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Much of Tehran’s arsenal of missiles may be hidden underground, making it harder to destroy.

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Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
ByJulian E. Barnes, David E. Sanger, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt February 22, 2026February 28, 2026

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.

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As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why
ByDavid E. Sanger February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Rarely in modern times has the United States prepared to conduct a major act of war with so little explanation or public debate.

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U.S. and Iran to Hold Talks in Oman on Friday
ByFarnaz Fassihi February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

The White House confirmed a meeting would take place after days of conflicting reports on the talks’ timing, location and format.

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Lebanon Claims Progress in Disarming Militant Groups Like Hezbollah
ByEuan Ward January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

The military said it had completed the first phase of a plan to demilitarize armed groups as fears grew that Israel was preparing a new offensive against Hezbollah.

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