From a historic perspective, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed in 2015 at least partially accomplished these goals. Although the plan had major flaws, including an early termination date and failure to address Iran’s ballistic missile program, there were positive outcomes. The breakout time for Iran to produce a nuclear weapon was extended from a couple of months to at least 12 months. After President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the JCPOA in 2018, Iran gradually ceased to comply with the provisions of the agreement, reduced international monitoring and expanded uranium enrichment. Send letters to editor@jewishtimes.com or Baltimore Jewish Times, 9200 Rumsey Road, Suite 215, Columbia, MD 21045 or submit them online at jewishtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor.