Moniz: Trump Should Not Try to Undo the Iran Deal

The transcript discusses the strain in US-Israel relations due to the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), focusing on the existential threat of nuclear weapons. It highlights concerns about Iran's behavior beyond the deal, such as missile launches and regional activities. The importance of implementing and verifying the deal is emphasized, with skepticism about its reversibility. The transcript also touches on Iran's ambitions to increase oil production and the challenges it faces in achieving this goal.

What was the primary focus of the JCPOA agreement?

• To increase Iran's oil production

• To improve trade relations between Iran and the US

• To remove the existential threat of a nuclear weapon

• To address human rights issues in Iran

What is one of the concerns of the United States regarding Iran's behavior?

• Iran's ballistic missile launches

• Iran's educational reforms

• Iran's involvement in space exploration

• Iran's agricultural policies

What did Donald Trump propose regarding the Iran nuclear deal?

• To ignore the deal

• To rip up the deal on day one

• To renegotiate the deal

• To strengthen the deal

Why is it unlikely that the Iran nuclear deal could be reversed?

• Because the deal is not recognized internationally

• Because Iran has refused to negotiate

• Because sanctions relief has already been provided

• Because it is technically impossible

What is Iran's target for oil production post-nuclear deal?

• 5 million barrels a day

• 4 million barrels a day

• 3 million barrels a day

• 2 million barrels a day

What is a significant challenge Iran faces in increasing its oil production?

• High capital requirements

• Shortage of skilled labor

• Lack of international demand

• Environmental regulations

What is the estimated capital requirement for Iran to increase its oil production?

• $150 billion

• $50 billion

• $200 billion

• $100 billion