Trump says activity seen at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, urges Tehran 'not to get cute'
Trump said the United States may strike the fortified site after new activity was detected, as he warned Tehran to stop or face a hard hit.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump warned Iran to be cautious regarding activity at Pickaxe Mountain during a speech at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas.
- Located near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, the fortified Pickaxe Mountain site hosts two deeply buried tunnel complexes. Trump has threatened strikes on the location since at least mid-July.
- Rising oil and gas prices from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February, have become a major political issue for Trump and the Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.
- Trump issued a direct warning, stating, "We notice there's a little activity at Pickaxe. I would advise Iran not to get cute because we will have to hit them very hard."
- The Republican Party faces mounting pressure to manage the escalating war as officials continue monitoring the fortified site, signaling potential military action if provocations persist.
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Trump Warns Tehran Over Activity at Pickaxe Mountain
“President Donald Trump has urged Iran ‘not to get cute’ over activity at a suspected nuclear site on Pickaxe Mountain, following a barrage of attacks between both countries on tankers around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz,” CNBC reports. Said Trump: “We notice there’s a little activity at Pickaxe. I would advise Iran not to […]
Donald Trump is adding new fuel to the US-Iran conflict, warning Tehran that Washington may soon strike the so-called "Pickaxe Mountain". This is a deep underground and fortified facility located just a few kilometers from the Natanz nuclear complex. "We are seeing some activity at Pickaxe. I would advise Iran not to play smart, because we are going to have to hit them very hard," said the US president, bringing back to the fore a target that …
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