Trump warns Iran that US is ‘locked and loaded’ to rescue any peaceful protesters harmed

Published January 2, 2026 4:16am ET



President Donald Trump warned Iran early Friday morning that its government would face consequences if any people protesting against Iran’s government were harmed. 

Trump issued the warning to the Iranian government on his Truth Social account at 2:58 a.m. on Friday. He said the U.S. was “locked and loaded and ready to go” if Iran engaged in any nefarious violence against the protesters.

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