Iran Warns US: 'Legitimate Targets' After Trump's 'Locked and Loaded' Threat

• Iranian official Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned US bases and troops are 'legitimate targets' if the US intervenes in protests.
• This follows Donald Trump's Truth Social post, stating his administration is 'locked and loaded' to protect Iranian protesters.
• Ali Larijani accused Trump and Israel of exploiting protests to justify new attacks, warning of regional destabilization.
• The exchange escalates tensions after recent US/Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran's retaliation on Al Udeid Air Base.
• Protests in Iran, initially over the rial's collapse, have seen 7 deaths and increasingly feature anti-government slogans.

Why It Matters: Iran warns US military assets are 'legitimate targets' if Trump intervenes in protests, escalating regional tensions.