Overview

• President Donald Trump has issued a two-month ultimatum for Iran to agree to a new nuclear deal, threatening unprecedented military action if they do not comply.
• Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has warned of a decisive counterattack if the United States initiates a military strike.
• Iran has expressed willingness to engage in indirect negotiations with the US but maintains its stance against direct talks due to ongoing sanctions and threats.
• Reports suggest Iran’s nuclear program could produce weapons-grade uranium within weeks, raising concerns among Western nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
• European nations, including Germany, France, and the UK, are considering reinstating UN sanctions through the 'snapback mechanism' in response to Iran's expanded nuclear activities.