Why Iran’s nuclear ambitions put peace in doubt
June 15, 2026
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June 15, 2026
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<p>It was Donald Trump’s 80th birthday present to himself – announcing the US had finally agreed a peace plan with Iran. But is it really a done deal, especially when it comes to Iran’s nuclear ambitions?</p><p>In fact, is it a deal at all? The two sides are understood to have reached a Memorandum of Understanding, bringing an end to the fighting and a start to 60 days of further negotiations.</p><p>But whilst Iran has again reiterated its commitment to not produce a nuclear weapon, the future of the country’s uranium enrichment programme is far more vague.</p><p>Will Mr Trump be satisfied his original war aims have succeeded? And what about the role of Israel in any longer-term peace deal for the region?</p><p>Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s International Affairs Correspondent Dom Waghorn.</p><p>Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: <u><a href="mailto:why@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why@sky.uk</a></u></p><p>Introducing Sky News Insider! You can listen to Stuff Matters, Electoral Dysfunction, and Trump100 without ads, get new episodes early, exclusive bonus episodes and much more, by becoming a Sky News Insider. Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over. Find out more and subscribe: <u><a href="https://skynews.supportingcast.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://skynews.supportingcast.fm/</a></u></p>
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