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US President Trump’s warning raises fears of escalation in West Asia
Updated On: 18 May, 2026 07:57 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
The post has been widely interpreted as a signal directed at Tehran at a time of fragile regional stability

Demonstrators hold signs and flags during a rally in support of the Iranian people, in Washington, on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images
US President Donald Trump issued a warning over rising tensions in the West Asia, posting an AI-generated image and message that read, “It was the calm before the storm,” amid reports that he is in discussions to resume airstrikes on Iran.
The image shows Trump wearing a Make America Great Again hat alongside a US Navy Admiral, standing on a naval ship amid rough seas and lightning. Iranian ships can be seen in the background, intensifying the symbolic tone of confrontation.
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