Shafaq News/ US President Donald Trump has given Iran a two-month deadlineto reach a new nuclear agreement before taking military action against Iran'snuclear facilities.
Axios reported on Wednesday, citing three sources, including a US official. Accordingto the report, it remains unclear whether the countdown for the deadline startsfrom the time the letter was delivered to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei orfrom the moment negotiations begin.
"Tehran’s refusal to engage in negotiations could increase thelikelihood of US or Israeli military action against Iran’s nuclearfacilities," the sources said.
Two weeks ago, Trump told Fox News in aninterview that he had sent a letter to Khamenei offering "directnegotiations." The following day, he said that the US was "in thefinal moments with Iran," adding, "They cannot be allowed to have anuclear weapon. Something is going to happen soon." He confirmed, "Iprefer to reach a peace agreement, but the other option will resolve theproblem."
Sources familiar with the matter indicated that Trump’s message to Khameneiwas "stern" and offered negotiations on a new nuclear deal, but also"warned of severe consequences if Iran rejects the offer and continues itsnuclear program." Trump emphasized that he "does not want open-endednegotiations."
In response, Iran, through several officials,including Khamenei, called Trump’s remarks about negotiating"deceptive" and reaffirmed that Tehran "will not be forced intonegotiations under exaggerated demands and threats."
Earlier, an Emirati official had visitedTehran to convey a US message regarding the nuclear issue.
IranianForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi also stated that Iran would not enter intodirect negotiations with Washington "except on an equal footing, withoutpressure or threats," asserting that the "maximum pressure policy isineffective."
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