Trump warns US is 'locked and loaded' if Iran kills peaceful protesters
ABC News••general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump warned Iran not to kill peaceful protesters amid nationwide unrest, stating the U.S. is "locked and loaded" and ready to intervene if violence occurs against demonstrators.
- Trump vowed to "rescue" protesters if Iran uses violence, though he did not specify how such intervention would take place.
- Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, responded by warning that U.S. interference would lead to regional chaos and harm American interests, blaming Trump for escalating tensions.
- The protests in Iran began over economic issues such as inflation and currency devaluation but have expanded into broader anti-regime demonstrations.
- Earlier, Trump also threatened to take military action if Iran attempts to rebuild its nuclear program, emphasizing a
