Trump warns US may attack Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated a prior warning that the United States could launch a military strike against Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain “very soon,” a statement he made during a press briefing on Tuesday. The comment follows a series of escalating diplomatic exchanges between Washington and Tehran over alleged Iranian support for militant groups in the region and recent reports of Iranian missile deployments near the contested area. Pickaxe Mountain, a strategic highland near the Iran‑Iraq border, has been cited by U.S. officials as a potential hub for weapons transfers that threaten regional stability.

The renewed threat has prompted responses from both Iranian and international actors. Iran’s foreign ministry dismissed the president’s remarks as “baseless intimidation,” while NATO allies called for restraint and urged diplomatic channels to address the underlying disputes. No concrete operational plans have been disclosed, and the White House has not provided a timeline for any potential action. The situation remains fluid as diplomatic efforts continue alongside heightened military readiness on both sides.