Trump threatens Pickaxe Mountain attack

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran — Natanz Nuclear Facility, a fortified underground facility near Iran's Iran — Natanz nuclear complex, in a July 13 interview. The threat escalates ongoing U.S.-Iran hostilities in the Gulf. Iran — Natanz Nuclear Facility, under construction since 2020, is assessed by the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) as not yet operational. The site is buried deep underground, potentially beyond the reach of U.S. bunker buster bombs. Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command launched a new wave of attacks on Iranian military targets, including coastal defense systems and missile sites, marking the third consecutive night of strikes. Iran blamed the U.S. for regional insecurity, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused Washington of endangering global oil supplies. The Iran — Natanz complex was previously bombed by the U.S. and Israel in February and during a 12-day war last year.