In a public statement, he openly threatened the Islamic Republic of Iran with military action. On 28 January 2026, in a post on social media, President Trump stated:“A massive Armada is heading to Iran. Such conduct heightens regional tensions, increases the risk of miscalculation, and poses a direct threat to international peace and security. The Islamic Republic of Iran remains fully committed to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. I should be grateful if you would have the present letter circulated as an official document of the Security Council.