Blinken Tries To Calm Allies Ahead Of Possible Iran Deal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the Middle East to discuss the Iran nuclear deal with officials from four countries. The 2015 agreement, which lifted sanctions on Iran in exchange for nuclear program limits, was abandoned by the US in 2018 under President Trump. The current administration aims to reinstate it despite Israeli objections. Blinken emphasized the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, especially in light of Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Additionally, Blinken is working to strengthen relations between Israel and Palestine.

What was the primary purpose of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement?

• To increase Iran's nuclear capabilities

• To establish a military alliance with Iran

• To remove sanctions against Iran without conditions

• To limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting sanctions

Why is the U.S. working to re-enter the Iran nuclear deal?

• To prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons

• To increase trade with Iran

• To support Israel's nuclear ambitions

• To reduce military presence in the Middle East

What was a significant action taken by President Trump regarding the Iran nuclear deal?

• He strengthened the deal

• He withdrew the U.S. from the deal

• He expanded the deal to include more countries

• He ignored the deal completely

What is one of the reasons Blinken mentioned for the importance of the Iran nuclear deal?

• To support European Union policies

• To increase oil production in the Middle East

• To improve U.S. relations with China

• To counter Russia's aggression against Ukraine

What other diplomatic effort is Blinken involved in during his visit to the Middle East?

• Establishing a military base in the region

• Negotiating a trade deal with Saudi Arabia

• Forming a new alliance with Egypt

• Strengthening relations between Israel and Palestine