India, June 11 -- Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified following a series of military exchanges and increasingly sharp rhetoric from both sides, raising concerns among world leaders and analysts about the risk of a broader regional conflict.

US President Donald Trump said Iran would "have to pay the price" for taking "too long" to negotiate a potential agreement with Washington. In a post on social media, Trump criticized Tehran's approach to ongoing diplomatic efforts and suggested that further US military action remains under consideration. In separate remarks, he indicated that attacks targeting Iran's power infrastructure and key bridges could be authorized if necessary.

The latest developments come after Ira...