Trump says US 'locked and loaded' for increased Iran strikes, no final decision made

US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States is "locked and loaded" for increased strikes on Iran, though no final decision has been made. Trump indicated that the US has multiple "exit strategies," including a military option with potential for a "heavier dose" of strikes, and a "smarter strategy" involving a deal with Iran. He asserted that Iran's leadership levels have been targeted and that the US is negotiating with the remainder, emphasizing, "We've taken out their first level of leadership. We've taken out their second level of leadership. We've taken out their third level, and we're negotiating with the rest." Trump also linked Saudi Arabia's hesitation to join the Abraham Accords to Iran, suggesting this would change as Iran's "problem" diminishes. He concluded by claiming that Israel's existence depended on his reelection, stating, "If I wasn't here, there would be no Israel."