Trump says activity seen at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, urges Tehran 'not to get cute'
President Trump warned Iran over increased activity at Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified site near Natanz, after satellite imagery analysis by CSIS showed a surge in construction.
- 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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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 …
Trump warns Iran of ‘very hard’ strikes over Pickaxe Mountain
US President Donald Trump on Thursday, September 10, warned Iran that the United States could launch heavy strikes against a suspected underground nuclear site if activity continues there. Trump was referring to Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified site near Iran’s heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility. The site contains two deeply buried tunnel complexes, while satellite … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Enterta…
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(Agenzia Vista) Dallas, Texas, USA, September 10, 2026 "We check the Strait of Hormuz. I think we should call the Strait of Hormuz... we should call it the 'Trump Strait'. I should get something out of it, right? The 'Trump Strait'. So the President of the United States Donald Trump during the Republican convention in Dallas in Texas. Courtesy: White House Source: Agenzia Vista / Alexander Jakhnagiev
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