Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Trump Threatens Strike on Iran's Nuclear Site
President Trump said the US is not done with Iran and might attack a secret nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain.
He also said Iran would take decades to rebuild after US attacks.
Meanwhile, Iran attacked US infrastructure in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Both sides are fighting, but there are also talks to stop the conflict.
Trump said he won't talk to Iran until they are serious about peace.
He also said the US won't let Houthi rebels in Yemen disrupt shipping in the Red Sea.
Pakistan's leader asked both sides to stop fighting.
Trump threatened to strike Iran's underground nuclear complex, Pickaxe Mountain.
Iran attacked US infrastructure in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Trump said it would take Iran 20-25 years to rebuild after US attacks.
Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, but Trump dismissed immediate talks with Iran.
Pakistan's Prime Minister called for restraint from both sides.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials
- What
- Trump threatened to strike Iran's underground nuclear complex, Pickaxe Mountain, and Iran struck US infrastructure in Bahrain and Kuwait.
- When
- July 21
- Where
- White House, Bahrain, Kuwait
- Why
- Escalation of military confrontations between the US and Iran.
US Perspective
Iranian Perspective
Military Actions
US Perspective
The US is justified in targeting Iran's nuclear sites to prevent nuclear proliferation.
Iranian Perspective
Iran's actions are defensive measures against US aggression.
Diplomatic Efforts
US Perspective
The US is not interested in talks until Iran is ready to meet in a meaningful way.
Iranian Perspective
Iran is willing to engage in diplomatic exchanges to de-escalate tensions.
- Location of Pickaxe Mountain
- Near Natanz, Iran
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman
- Esmaeil Baqaei
- Mediator
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
- Date of Trump's Statement
- July 21
- Depth of Pickaxe Mountain Facility
- At least 100 meters underground
- US Bomb Capability
- GBU-57 bomb can penetrate 60 meters of earth
Sources
'We're not finished at all': Trump says about attack on Iran, threatens to target underground nuclear complex
"We're Not Finished": Trump Warns Of Strike On Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site
'We're not finished at all': Trump warns Iran, threatens strikes on 'any nuclear site'
Trump warns US will strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘pretty soon’ amid reports centrifuges were moved there
