Donald Trump pulled the US out of the last Iran nuclear deal during his first term as US president. Now back in the White House, he’s pushing for a new deal and the US and Iran are talking again.

What do both sides want from the negotiations? Why are they happening now? And how close is Iran to getting a nuclear weapon? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains everything you need to know to understand what’s going on.

This episode features:

Ali Vaez | Iran Project Director, International Crisis Group
James Bays | Diplomatic Editor, Al Jazeera English

Chapters:
00:32 - How close is Iran to getting a nuclear weapon?
04:09 - Who’s who in the latest talks?
05:05 - Why does Iran want a nuclear deal?
05:43 - Why does Trump want a nuclear deal?
07:55 - What are the chances of actually getting a deal?