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Investing.com -- Iran is mulling over the idea of proposing an interim nuclear agreement during its discussions with the U.S. This proposal would precede further negotiations for a more comprehensive deal, according to a European diplomat and a source familiar with the matter who spoke to Axios.
This development comes as President Trump has given a two-month deadline for the negotiations with Iran on a new nuclear deal. Concurrently, Trump has ordered an increase in U.S. military forces in the Middle East as an alternative approach if diplomatic efforts do not succeed.
If a deal does not materialize within the stipulated time frame, there is a possibility that Trump might command a U.S. military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities or back an Israeli strike.
The sources indicate that the Iranians believe that reaching a complex and highly technical nuclear deal within two months is unfeasible. They are looking to extend the negotiation period to prevent any escalation of the situation.
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