Donald Trump comments came after US media reported that Washington may have been planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend. “The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II. Trump said on Friday that the US will keep hitting Iran “very hard” until Tehran can no longer withstand the pressure. Meanwhile the US government urged Americans across the Middle East to be alert and ready to leave “should there be escalation” in the region. Middle East: Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions.