US President Donald Trump said Washington remains "locked and loaded" even as it continues to pursue diplomatic contact with Tehran, according to the latest live updates on the Iran crisis. The message signals that the US is presenting military readiness and negotiations as parallel tracks.
At the same time, Tehran reported strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. Those claims, if confirmed, would mark a serious expansion of tensions across several countries that host American military facilities.
The fast-moving developments underline how quickly the regional confrontation could widen beyond Iran itself. Trump’s remarks suggest the White House is trying to keep pressure on Tehran while leaving room for talks rather than shutting the door on diplomacy.
Because the situation is developing through live updates, many details remain fluid. What is clear is that the combination of reported attacks on US bases and Washington’s warning that it is prepared for further action has heightened concern across the region.
