U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran a two-month deadline to agree to a new nuclear deal, according to American media outlet Axios. Failure to comply may result in military action against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

Following Trump’s warning Al Jazeera reported that public support for developing nuclear weapons is gaining momentum in Iran. This escalation has added new tension to ongoing nuclear discussions.

Previously, Trump had sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, proposing nuclear negotiations. However, Khamenei rejected the offer. In response – Trump issued this two-month ultimatum warning of military strikes if no agreement is reached.

Trump’s administration has adopted “deal or attack” strategy aiming to pressure Iran into fully halting its nuclear activities.

Al Jazeera reported that Trump’s threats have fueled calls within Iran especially among hardliners to pursue nuclear weapons for self-defense. Although Iran has consistently claimed it never sought to build nuclear bombs, rising pressure from Trump’s administration has intensified internal debates.

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Adding to the tension European powers have expressed concern over Iran’s nuclear program. Despite this pressure Iran continues diplomatic talks with China and is strengthening its military ties with Russia suggesting Tehran is working to maintain its strategic position amid mounting global pressure.