Fact Check: Did the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal put Iran on a path to getting a nuclear weapon?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: The Obama-era Iran nuclear deal put Iran on a path to getting a nuclear weapon.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Arms control experts said the Iran nuclear deal restricted Iran’s uranium enrichment and stockpiling. Iran accelerated its enrichment program after Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement.

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Date: 06/24/2026

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Last Updated on June 24, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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