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DONALD TRUMP THREATENS IRANIAN NUCLEAR SITE PICKAXE MOUNTAIN WITH US AIR STRIKES

Trump threatens US air strikes on Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain.

What happened: US President Donald Trump told Newsmax the US may strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, saying "We'll take a shot at that one." He said no US ground forces would take part. Why it matters: Trump did not confirm reports the US would use the MOAB there, and said the war with Iran would end soon, adding that Iran is negotiating with the US. Key numbers: No specific figures given.
US President Donald Trump told Newsmax the US may strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, saying "We'll take a shot at that one." He said no US ground forces would take part.
Trump did not confirm reports the US would use the MOAB there, and said the war with Iran would end soon, adding that Iran is negotiating with the US. Key numbers: No specific figures given.
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