President Donald Trump has renewed his warning that the United States could soon strike Iran’s heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain site, raising fears of another escalation in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the U.S. “may hit Pickaxe Mountain very soon” if Washington determines that activity is taking place at the site.
Pickaxe Mountain is located near Iran’s heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility and contains deeply buried tunnel complexes. The site has attracted growing attention because of concerns over its possible role in Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump has threatened the site before, but his latest comments come during a renewed period of military tension between Washington and Tehran.
Earlier this week, U.S. forces carried out a new wave of strikes against Iranian targets after a period of relative calm. Iran responded with attacks targeting U.S. forces and regional positions, increasing concerns that the conflict could expand again.
The confrontation is also having consequences beyond the battlefield. Continued instability in the Middle East has contributed to concerns over energy supplies and higher fuel prices, while the conflict has become an increasingly important political issue inside the United States.
For now, Trump has not announced a specific date or confirmed that an attack on Pickaxe Mountain has been ordered.
However, his latest warning puts the underground Iranian site back at the center of the escalating confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
USA Pulse will continue following the latest developments.
