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Trump Considers Strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Facility

Trump Considers Strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Facility

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ThreatCluster •October 18, 2026 at 09:08 UTC
  • •Trump indicated a potential strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility.
  • •He ruled out using nuclear weapons and deploying ground troops in Iran.
  • •Iran's foreign ministry dismissed US threats regarding the facility.

US President Donald Trump stated that the US may target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. In an interview with Newsmax, Trump ruled out the use of nuclear weapons and the deployment of ground troops in Iran. He emphasized that the US aims to ensure that Iran never possesses nuclear capabilities, asserting that if they had such weapons, they would use them. The Pickaxe Mountain facility is reportedly buried deep underground near Iran's Natanz nuclear site and is believed to house nuclear centrifuges. Trump did not confirm whether he had authorized the use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb against Iranian sites. Iran's foreign ministry dismissed US threats as fabricated pretexts for aggression. The ongoing conflict began in February with US-Israeli strikes against Iran.

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2026-10-16
Trump discusses potential strike on Pickaxe Mountain
In an interview, Trump stated the US may target the facility to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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2026-10-16
Iran denies nuclear activity at Pickaxe Mountain
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson claimed that no nuclear activity is taking place at the facility, dismissing US threats.
Timesofindia.Indiatimes
2026-10-16
Trump rules out nuclear weapons and ground troops
Trump stated in an interview that there is no need for nuclear weapons or ground troops in Iran.
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Common questions

What is the significance of Pickaxe Mountain?
Pickaxe Mountain is believed to house nuclear centrifuges and is a key site in Iran's nuclear program.
What did Trump say about nuclear weapons?
Trump ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, stating that they are unnecessary.
How did Iran respond to US threats?
Iran's foreign ministry dismissed the US threats as fabricated pretexts for aggression.