Bangladesh, May 5 -- US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his hardline stance against Iran, calling for the complete elimination of the Islamic Republics nuclear program. In a recent interview with NBCs Meet the Press on May 4, Trump made it clear that he would not accept any partial measures or exceptions, even for civilian power generation, reigniting debates over the future of US-Iran relations and broader Middle Eastern stability.

When asked by host Kristen Welker whether he would settle for limiting Irans nuclear activities or insisted on total abolition, Trump responded bluntly: “Total dismantlement. Yes, that is all I would accept.” He expressed skepticism toward Irans claim of pursuing nuclear energy solely f...