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The article focuses on the implications of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, which marks its first anniversary in October 2016. It mentions the uncertainty over whether a proliferation dispute is framed as a matter of compliance and of bargaining, the claim of the so-called P5+1 countries that compliance is at the core of the diplomatic challenge with Iran and the implications of the competing frames of compliance versus fairness.

The article reports on whether the spread of nuclear weapons to new countries has reached a plateau in early 2016 based on publicly-available information. Topics covered include a brief history of nuclear proliferation, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between Iran and the P5+1 states, and the effort of Syria to form a clandestine plutonium-production reactor with help from North Korea in the early 2000s.

This article presents information on the agreement, called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, established between Iran and the six-country group P5+1 which focuses on limitations and transparency measures on Iran's nuclear activities. It discusses the aim of the agreement, the concern of the effect of the agreement on countries in the Middle East and the steps to a nuclear-weapon-free zone.

The article analyzes the attitude of Iran toward the process used by six world powers collectively known as the P5+1 in nuclear negotiations with the country. The roles played by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and the Islamic Revolutionary Gaurd Corps (IRGC) in the negotiations, and how the U.S. misunderstood them are discussed. Other topics include the position of the Iranian parliament, the Majlis, on the issue, the Iranian domestic opposition to the negotiations and U.S. foreign policy.

The article discusses the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action's role in preventing a covert nuclear weapons program. The deal includes restrictions and monitoring provisions applied to Iran's nuclear program. It stipulates that Iran will permit the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to monitor all uranium ore concentrate it produces or obtain from any other sources. Other topics include the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), plutonium production and the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NTP).

The article discusses the positions of the members of the U.S. Congress on the nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, collectively known as the P5+1, signed in July 2015. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid expressed support for the deal while Senate Democratic Whip Charles Schumer said he would vote against it. The deal restricts the nuclear program of Iran and increases monitoring and transparency requirements. The Iran-International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) agreement is discussed.