U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States will strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain "very soon," signaling another potential escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said the underground site near one of Iran's main nuclear facilities remains a key military objective, adding that the United States has "no interest" in further negotiations until Iran is prepared to engage in what he described as "meaningful" talks.
Pickaxe Mountain, located near Iran's Natanz nuclear complex, is believed to house a heavily fortified underground facility constructed deep inside a mountain, making it one of the country's most protected strategic sites.
Trump's latest remarks come as military tensions continue to rise following days of U.S. strikes on Iranian military infrastructure and Tehran's retaliatory actions across the region.
Iran has repeatedly condemned the American campaign and warned that any further attacks on its territory would trigger additional retaliation against U.S. interests and regional allies.
The escalating confrontation has heightened international concern over the possibility of a broader regional conflict, particularly as instability continues to affect critical shipping routes around the Strait of Hormuz.
Governments across the region remain on high alert while international leaders continue urging both sides to return to diplomacy before the situation deteriorates further.
As military operations continue and political rhetoric intensifies, global attention remains focused on the next phase of the rapidly evolving U.S.–Iran confrontation.
