President Trump recently signed a memorandum intended to end the war with Iran, prompting analysis of its differences from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal negotiated during the Obama administration. The 2015 agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), involved multiple nations and focused on limiting Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Details of Trump’s new approach remain largely undefined, but it represents a departure from the multilateral JCPOA. Trump has consistently criticized the Obama-era deal, arguing it was too lenient on Iran. The new memorandum’s specifics and potential impact on regional stability are currently under scrutiny. Experts are assessing whether this represents a genuine attempt at de-escalation or a continuation of maximum pressure tactics.