Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has warned of a vehement response in the event that the US or its allies launch a military strike against his country.

This comes after Trump’s threat of taking action if an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program is not reached.

Just how hazardous is this standoff, and what possibilities exist for a resolution?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Hassan Ahmadian – assistant professor, University of Tehran

Ali Vaez – Iran project director, International Crisis Group

Ellie Geranmayeh – deputy director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme, European Council on Foreign Relations