Trump warns US 'locked and loaded' for massive strikes on Iran
Donald Trump announced that the United States is "locked and loaded" and is contemplating large‑scale strikes against Iran. The statement came after a series of attacks on U.S. military installations across the Middle East. The warning was issued in a public briefing on July 25, 2026.
- ▪Trump said the U.S. is prepared for massive strikes on Iran following recent attacks on American bases.
- ▪Several U.S. military facilities in the Middle East have been targeted in recent incidents.
- ▪The remarks were made during a press briefing on July 25, 2026.
- ▪The warning reflects heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.
- ▪No specific timeline or operational details were provided.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ US ‘locked and loaded’ for ‘massive attack’ on Iran, Trump says — but he’s ‘not in a hurry’ to strike — New York Post
- ▪ How Trump's threat of a "massive attack" on Iran could unfold — CBS News — Top
- ▪ How a U.S. Ground Operation in Iran Could Unfold — Foreign Policy
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