Trump threatens strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site

Published Jul 26, 05:15 AM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Pickaxe Mountain, a geological formation near Natanz, Iran, approximately 220 km south of Tehran. The mountain, known locally as Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La, is believed by Israeli intelligence to house part of Iran's nuclear program. Recent satellite images show increased activity, including vehicle movements and tunnel entrances. The mountain is composed of volcanic rock, which could complicate efforts to penetrate deeply buried facilities. Trump stated, 'We'll be hitting that area very probably pretty soon, and there's not a thing they can do about it.' The article, published by The Hindu on July 26, 2026, highlights escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions.