Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal and ordered sanctions restored

Date: 2018-05-08
Entry type: sanctions-policy
Current status: The 2018 withdrawal and sanctions direction are documented executive actions.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Donald J. Trumppresident directing withdrawal and sanctions
2018 United States withdrawal from the JCPOAwithdrawal and sanctions policy

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
Trump directed the United States to cease participation in the JCPOA and ordered sanctions lifted or waived under the agreement to be reimposed.
- Trump White House Archives: Ceasing U.S. Participation in the JCPOA and Taking Additional Action to Counter Iran’s Malign Influence and Deny Iran All Paths to a Nuclear WeaponSections 1–2