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The World is Watching: The American Election and Iran

The World is Watching: The American Election and Iran

For the Islamic Republic of Iran, the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. With a landmark nuclear agreement reached last year between the world powers – the U.S., Russia, China, UK, France, and Germany – and Iran, and implemented earlier this year, November’s election will determine the path forward in U.S.-Iranian relations.

However, despite the successful implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), improved bilateral ties between Washington and Tehran remain limited due to several areas of concern.

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