President Donald Trump has stated that the U.S. military is preparing to conduct strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, an underground facility believed to be associated with nuclear activities.
During a press conference on Tuesday, Trump acknowledged that while there is no definitive proof of nuclear operations at the site, there are concerns that Iran may have stored centrifuges there. He remarked, "We'll be hitting that area very, probably pretty soon," asserting that Iran would be unable to effectively respond to such actions.
Trump further indicated a reluctance to engage in negotiations with Iranian leaders, asserting that the U.S. has no interest in meeting until Iran is ready to negotiate meaningfully. He stated, "I will tell you, they want to desperately meet."
This announcement comes amidst a backdrop of escalating military actions, with U.S. Central Command reportedly conducting strikes against Iranian targets for over ten consecutive days. Iran has also been targeting U.S. allies and military bases in the region, undermining previous agreements aimed at de-escalating the conflict.
The ongoing military operations are focused on degrading Iranian capabilities that threaten commercial shipping and civilian safety in the Strait of Hormuz. Although these strikes have weakened Iran's military presence, the country continues to maintain control over the strategic waterway.
In the last two weeks, nearly 100 U.S. service members have sustained injuries, with the majority returning to duty. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of 17 U.S. service members since it began in late February.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR-2 News (source).
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