Trump warns of 'calm before storm' in cryptic AI pic with lightning hitting Iran boats as US &…

Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image on Truth Social that appeared to threaten Iran amid reports of potential renewed strikes by the US and Israel.

What happened

The image depicted Trump surrounded by warships, with lightning striking down from ominous clouds. The post included a warning to Iran about "the calm before the storm." This occurred amid reports that the US and Israel were discussing restarting their bombing campaign and that Trump was considering renewed strikes against Iran. The image was posted as tensions remained high, with Iran having effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz since the war began on February 28.