Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a direct threat to Iran on Saturday, stating that "1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded" and ready to be deployed should the Iranian government act on threats made during the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump's comments, posted on his Truth Social website, further escalate tensions in the Middle East.
Trump added that "thousands of more [missiles] to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat." He further declared that the U.S. military would "completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran - PRAISE BE TO ALLAH!"
These statements come amid a period of heightened conflict, with multiple days of U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory fire against nations across the Middle East.