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Why Trump says he wants to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain
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July 23, 2026
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2:02Now PlayingPresident Trump has threatened to attack a nuclear site in Iran buried under Pickaxe Mountain, where Iran says there is “no nuclear activity taking place.” NBC News’ Richard Engel breaks down why the spot has captured the president’s attention, and what it would take to strike it.
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