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Trump targets Iran's 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear site amid ongoing war

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Former US President Donald Trump has indicated a renewed focus on targeting Iran's nuclear capabilities, specifically mentioning a fortified underground site known as 'Pickaxe Mountain.' This comes amidst an ongoing war between the US and Iran, which Trump had previously claimed would be short-lived. Despite earlier assertions from Trump and the White House that Iran's nuclear program was destroyed, the recent conflict has seen Iran gain leverage, leading to renewed discussions about potential strikes on facilities like Pickaxe Mountain. AI

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Trump targets Iran's 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear site amid ongoing war

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Tribune News Service ·

    As Iran war drags on, Trump sets sights on ‘Pickaxe Mountain’

    After US strikes on Iran’s largest nuclear facilities last year, both US President Donald Trump and the White House were adamant that the Middle East nation’s nuclear programme had been destroyed. “Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite ima…

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