Middle East: US President Targets Remaining Nuclear Site in Iran
Donald Trump stated that one or two military objectives, including the Pickaxe Mountain, remain active while diplomatic talks continue.
By Ricardo Brooks ·
One or two military targets remain active in Iran, according to President Donald Trump, who told reporters in Florida that the United States still needs to address them. He identified the Pickaxe Mountain as a primary remaining objective.
Trump described the US military posture as a position of strength, claiming that American forces had already dismantled much of Iran’s military infrastructure and neutralized its nuclear capabilities. He noted that the remaining tasks could be completed within ten minutes. The US leader said he is not in a rush to launch further offensive operations because the main threats have been removed.
The president characterized ongoing negotiations with Tehran as positive but unreliable. He stated that the talks to end the conflict, which began in late February with strikes by the United States and Israel, are proceeding but lack consistency. Trump warned that he may take further military action after the upcoming US legislative elections, a timeframe he previously described as a potential moment to finish the job.
State Secretary Marco Rubio offered a more cautious view earlier on Saturday. He clarified that no final decision has been made regarding new strikes and affirmed that Washington remains open to a diplomatic resolution. The US official emphasized the preference for a negotiated end to the hostilities over immediate kinetic action.
In response to the renewed threats, Iran’s Supreme Leader warned the United States and Israel against launching new attacks. The warning came as the two nations considered their next moves following the recent threats to resume bombing after the American elections. The Iranian government continues to deny that any nuclear work is taking place at the Pickaxe Mountain site.
The situation leaves both sides in a state of tactical pause. While the US asserts it holds the upper hand militarily, it has not yet committed to the final strike. Iran maintains its denial of the site's status while preparing for potential further engagements.
