Iran is considering proposing an interim nuclear deal with the U.S. as a means to buy more time than the two-month deadline set by President Donald Trump, Axios reported Thursday.

Trump on Wednesday repeated his threat to use military force if Iran did not agree to end its nuclear program. Trump set the two-month deadline in a letter last month to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran, however, does not think two months is enough time to put together a comprehensive deal, according to the report.

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