Bangladesh, April 1 -- Tensions between the United States and Iran have once again flared following U.S. President Donald Trumps recent threat to bomb Iran if it does not agree to a new nuclear deal. In response, Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning that any attack would be met with strong retaliation. The heated exchange comes at a time of increased geopolitical friction, with Irans nuclear program at the center of international scrutiny.

During an interview with NBC News on March 30, Trump stated unequivocally that Iran would be bombed “the likes of which they have never seen before” if it failed to comply with his terms for a nuclear agreement. This statement marks a continuation of his hardli...