US President Trump Comments on Potential Operation Against Iran's Nuclear Facility
US President Donald Trump stated that they may target the facility linked to Tehran's nuclear program at Pickaxe Mountain to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
US President Donald Trump announced that an operation against the underground facility at Pickaxe Mountain is on the agenda to halt Iran's nuclear capacity. Amidst rising tensions following joint US-Israeli strikes that began in February, Trump explicitly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons and the option of a ground invasion.
Strategic Plan for Pickaxe Mountain
Trump pointed to the strategic importance of the facility at Pickaxe Mountain, noting that Iran's nuclear program is protected under millions of tons of mountain mass. He stated that the US could conduct an operation to neutralize this facility.
Possibility of Nuclear Weapons and Ground Invasion
Speaking on a television program, Trump emphasized that he has no intention of using nuclear weapons against Iran. He also reiterated once again that US ground troops would not be used in operations in the region.
MOAB Bomb and Military Options
Trump did not provide clear information regarding the use of GBU-43/B (MOAB) type conventional bombs, known as the 'mother of all bombs.' However, he reminded that this munition is not a nuclear weapon and stated that military options remain on the table.