Fact Check: Did the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal Give Iran the Right to Nuclear Weapons?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: The 2015 Iran nuclear agreement “gave (Iran) the right to have top-of-the-line nuclear weapons.”

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The 2015 nuclear agreement placed restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program and did not grant Iran any right to develop nuclear weapons. Iran could only pursue such weapons by violating the terms of the agreement.

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Date: 03/10/2026

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Last Updated on March 10, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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