Trump Threatens Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facility Amid Heightened Tensions
President Trump has threatened to strike "Pickaxe Mountain," an underground Iranian nuclear facility located near the Natanz enrichment site. This threat comes amidst escalating tensions and military strikes between the U.S. and Iran. The facility, also known as Kuh-e Kolang…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 24, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to target an underground Iranian nuclear facility referred to as “Pickaxe Mountain,” situated near the Natanz uranium enrichment site. This statement follows a period of escalating tensions and retaliatory military actions between the United States and Iran.
The facility, identified by the name Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La, is reportedly an underground site that commenced construction in 2020. Its development is understood to have begun in the aftermath of a fire incident at the Natanz facility. U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that “Pickaxe Mountain” is not yet operational.
However, concerns persist regarding the facility’s potential future role in Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. officials and analysts are monitoring its potential for activities related to nuclear processes, such as the assembly of centrifuges and uranium enrichment operations.
Further complicating the situation, inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have not been granted access to “Pickaxe Mountain.” The lack of IAEA oversight raises questions about the transparency of activities at the site and its compliance with international nuclear safeguards.
The specific timeline for potential strikes, the exact nature of the threat, and the capabilities of the “Pickaxe Mountain” facility remain subjects of ongoing analysis and international scrutiny amidst the volatile geopolitical climate.
Story summarized from the original created by Callum Sutherland and Olivia-Anne Cleary on time.com, see more information here.
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