Desk : Tension between Iran and America appears to be increasing once again. US President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that the US may target Iran's highly secure underground nuclear complex Pickaxe Mountain. The complex is located near the Natanz Uranium Enrichment Center and is built deep into the mountain.
Let us tell you that while talking to journalists in the Oval Office, Trump said that American intelligence agencies are constantly monitoring the activities happening in Pickaxe Mountain. He warned that if something happens there that the US considers wrong, a major military attack could be launched against that base.
'We know who is coming and going there'
Taking a very tough stance regarding Iran, Trump said that America is aware of the activities of Pickaxe Mountain. He claimed that American agencies are keeping a close watch on the activities happening inside Iran.
Trump said that if any suspicious activity comes to light there, strong action can be taken by America. After his statement, there is a possibility of further increase in tension in West Asia.
Trump's big claim regarding nuclear weapons
The US President defended the ongoing US military campaign against Iran, saying that its main objective is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump said that America has been working in this direction for the last five months. He claimed that it had been ensured that Iran did not have nuclear weapons. Trump also said that if Iran had nuclear weapons, the situation could have been very dangerous.
Why is Pickaxe Mountain special?
Pickaxe Mountain is said to be one of the most secure underground bases around Iran's Natanz nuclear complex. Its biggest feature is that it is far below the ground.
According to reports, this complex consists of two large tunnel complexes deep inside the mountain. Due to its geographical location and strong security system, it is not considered easy to be damaged in a military attack. The Wall Street Journal report quoted Israeli intelligence agencies as estimating that Iran has moved a large number of centrifuges to this underground complex.
Trump also eyes Russia-Ukraine war
Apart from the Iran issue, Trump also gave information about the Russia-Ukraine war. He told that his special envoy Steve Witcalf and his son-in-law Jared Kushner are going to visit Russia and Ukraine. According to Trump, both the representatives will visit both the countries to discuss a proposal related to ending the war.
Trump's latest warning regarding Iran comes at a time when there is already military and geopolitical tension in the region. The world will keep an eye on the situation in the coming days due to the US President's statement regarding Pickaxe Mountain.