#TrumpSaysIranDealLargelyNegotiated TrumpSaysIranDealLargelyNegotiated President Trump has stated that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was "largely negotiated", a phrase that seems to downplay his administration's role in ditching the deal. Although the agreement was the result of lengthy and complex multilateral negotiations, the U.S. unilateral exit in 2018 not only weakened it but also showcased a lack of strategic foresight.