The document discusses the history of conflict between the United States and Iran over the past four decades. It provides background information on Iran such as its government structure and religion. It also summarizes the negotiations that led to the Iran Nuclear Deal in 2015, under which Iran agreed to restrictions and inspections on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. The document further outlines the military tensions between the two countries over control of the Strait of Hormuz, including various incidents where they have clashed over Gulf shipping lanes.
10. • Population: 81,824,270 (Jul 2015 est.)
• Religions: 99.4% Muslim (Shia 90-95%)
• Government: Theocratic Republic
• Chief of State: Supreme Leader Ali Hoseini
Khamenei (since Jun 1989)
• President: Hasan Fereidun Ruhani (since Aug 2013)
– four year term, last election June 2017
Iran – Did You Know?
12. • Bilateral and multilateral negotiations over years.
• P5+1 = Five Permanent Members of the UN
Security Council Plus Germany and the European
Union
• Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
• Finalized July 14, 2015
• Implementation Day: January 16, 2016
Iran Nuclear Deal – Did You
Know?
