Senator Lindsey Graham issued a strong warning to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that President Donald Trump would "kill" Iranian leaders if they continue to harm protesters. Graham expressed solidarity with the Iranian people protesting economic hardship and government policies. He asserted that Trump "has your back" and is prepared to intervene if violence against demonstrators persists. Trump himself posted on Truth Social that the US was "locked and loaded" to respond to any violent actions against protesters.