Interactive 17 January 2019 The Iran Nuclear Deal: A Timeline Share Facebook Twitter Email Linkedin Whatsapp Save Print The Iran nuclear deal is about to celebrate its fifth anniversary of implementation, but the agreement has looked at best shaky since the Trump administration withdrew from it in 2018, imposing damaging economic sanctions on the Islamic Republic. In response, Tehran ramped its nuclear activity against a backdrop of high regional tensions. Starting with the Islamic Revolution in 1979, this timeline details major events in Iran and the international responses to its nuclear program. Related Tags More for you