Should Western countries lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for nuclear transparency?

Context

Iran's nuclear program has been a flashpoint in international relations for decades, with Western powers concerned it could be weaponized. The 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) offered sanctions relief in exchange for strict inspections and limits on uranium enrichment, but the U.S. withdrew in 2018, reimposing severe economic sanctions. Today's debate centers on whether lifting sanctions again—contingent on verified nuclear transparency—could restart diplomacy or merely reward Iran without guaranteeing compliance.