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Trump Threatens Possible Attack on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain

President Trump has reiterated that the US may soon launch an attack on Iran's fortified Pickaxe Mountain, while playing down the conflict as minor.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On September 4, President Donald Trump addressed reporters, stating that the United States may soon attack Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, an installation believed to be heavily fortified. This statement reflects the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with the President presenting a strong stance on military action against the Islamic Republic.

Trump's remarks were made during a press briefing held in the Oval Office, where he also defended the US military campaign against Iran. He asserted that the primary objective of this campaign is to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. His language indicated a readiness to escalate military efforts, with a specific focus on Pickaxe Mountain.

Despite the serious nature of these statements, Trump characterized the conflict with Iran as

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