- Trump warned the US could launch another strike on Iran
- He identified Pickaxe Mountain as a possible target
- The remarks heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran
US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington may launch another military strike against Iran, identifying the underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site near Natanz as a potential target.
Speaking during a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House on Tuesday, Eko Hot Blog gathered that Trump said the United States had not concluded its military campaign against Iran and remained prepared to carry out additional operations.
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He stated that American forces could soon strike the suspected nuclear facility with overwhelming force.
“We’ll be hitting that area pretty soon, and very heavily,” Trump told reporters.
Although he acknowledged that presidents rarely disclose military targets before an operation, Trump insisted Iran would be unable to stop any planned attack.
“I wouldn’t normally reveal the target, but there’s not a thing they can do about it,” he added.
Western intelligence agencies have reportedly identified Pickaxe Mountain, located near Natanz, as a possible undeclared uranium enrichment site. The underground location has drawn attention because its depth and protective structure make it difficult to destroy using conventional weapons.
Trump also rejected suggestions that the United States was ready to withdraw from the current conflict, saying Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities had been significantly weakened.
According to him, Tehran would need decades to rebuild its infrastructure if military pressure continued.
“If we left right now, it would take Iran 20 to 25 years to rebuild. We’re not finished, and we’re not leaving right now,” he said.
His remarks come as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise following renewed military confrontations in the region.
Reports indicated that Iran intensified attacks across parts of the Middle East on Tuesday, with Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain among the countries reportedly affected.
The latest escalation follows the resumption of hostilities between the United States and Iran about two weeks ago, fuelling fears of a broader regional conflict.
Analysts have warned that continued fighting could threaten regional stability, endanger US allies and disrupt global energy markets.
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