The Snapback Dilemma: Evaluating 2025 US–Iran Nuclear Negotiations
In May 2025, the US and Iran held their fifth round of indirect nuclear talks in Rome—the highest-level engagement since 2018. While some progress was made, key disputes remain over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, and future guarantees. With the JCPOA snapback mechanism expiring in October, time for a lasting deal is running out.