India, June 2 -- Donald Trump's efforts to secure a new agreement with Iran are being judged against the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by former US president Barack Obama. Trump, at the time, famously denounced the pact as "the worst deal ever". Track live updates

As negotiations continue, the emerging framework bears similarities to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). This does raise questions about whether Trump can present any eventual agreement as a significant improvement on the deal he withdrew from in 2018.

The US President is facing pressure from both Israel and conservative Republicans to secure terms that go beyond the 2015 accord. While details of a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tehran remain under n...