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Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site

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US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, which is under construction. The move is seen as an escalation of tensions between the US and Iran.

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Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site

US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, which is under construction. The site is located south of Tehran and is a major concern for the international community. Trump's threat is seen as an escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, which have been strained in recent months. The US has imposed sanctions on Iran in response to its nuclear program.

Is Pickaxe Mountain linked to Iran’s nuclear programme? Here's why Trump wants to attack it

Pickaxe Mountain is a heavily fortified site which the US and Israel believe is linked to Iran's nuclear program. It is located near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility. A satellite view shows tunnel entrances at Pickaxe Mountain, of the Natanz nuclear facility, near Natanz, Iran, June 30, 2026 ( via REUTERS ) AI Quick Read US President Donald Trump warned this week that the US will be hitting the Pickaxe Mountain area "pretty soon and very heavily." Earlier, in an interview on the Hugh Hewitt show, Trump said, “We have eyes on it and Pickaxe mountain is a possible target.

West Asia war highlights: Trump says will be hitting Pickaxe Mountain area 'pretty soon'

West Asia war highlights: Trump says will be hitting Pickaxe Mountain area 'pretty soon' West Asia war: Iran guards say they hit US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait. P resident Donald Trump ‌said the U.S. will ⁠be hitting the Pickaxe Mountain ‌area, located near Iran’s ‌heavily ‌damaged ⁠Natanz uranium ⁠enrichment facility, “pretty soon.” Pickaxe Mountain is a ‌heavily fortified site that hosts two deeply ‌buried tunnel complexes that experts assess ⁠as beyond the reach ‌of the most powerful bunker-buster bombs in ‌the U.S. arsenal. The site is linked ⁠to Iran’s nuclear ⁠program. Iran at.

US to Hit Pickaxe Mountain Area 'Pretty Soon', Says Trump

The US will target the Pickaxe Mountain area, which hosts two deeply buried tunnel complexes, as part of its military operations in the region. The move comes as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have hit US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait.

US to Hit Pickaxe Mountain Area 'Pretty Soon': Trump

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to hit the Pickaxe Mountain area, located near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility, in response to recent military actions. The area is a heavily fortified site with two deeply buried tunnel complexes.

US launches 11th night of strikes on Iran as Trump threatens nuclear site attack

US Central Command confirmed the 11th night of strikes on Iran. President Trump threatened to attack an Iranian nuclear facility, prompting warnings from Tehran. The strikes follow heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and regional military actions.

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