Trump threatens 'very heavy' bombing of Iran's underground nuclear facility at Pickaxe Mountain

Published Jul 21, 06:58 PM UTC

President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will strike Iran's fortified underground nuclear facility, known as Pickaxe Mountain, 'very heavily' and 'pretty soon.' The facility, located 140 miles south of Tehran near the Natanz nuclear complex, is believed to house nuclear centrifuges moved there after the 2025 war. Trump's comments, made during a press conference and a radio interview, suggest an escalation in the region rather than a ceasefire. The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel believes Iran moved centrifuges into the mountain's tunnels. The Institute for Science and International Security notes that the facility is buried at least 100 meters deep, making it difficult for even bunker-buster bombs to destroy. Trump claimed Iran cannot stop the attack, though analysts suggest he may be bluffing to gain leverage in ceasefire negotiations.