US-Iran Tensions Soar: Trump Warns of 'Massive Armada,' Tehran Threatens 'Finger on the Trigger'

• President Trump warned Iran of an "armada" heading to the Middle East, renewing threats against killing protesters and restarting its nuclear program.
• Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander, General Mohammad Pakpour, responded belligerently, stating they have their "finger on the trigger."
• The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyers are en route to the Middle East, having moved from the Asia-Pacific last week.
• Trump claimed his threats led Iran to cancel nearly 840 hangings of protesters, calling it a "good sign."
• Iranian military commanders warned that US interests, bases, and centers of influence would be legitimate targets if the US attacked Tehran.

Why It Matters: Tensions between the US and Iran have significantly escalated with military threats from both sides.