Trump warns Iran against reckless actions after activity detected at Pikak Mountain
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against reckless behavior, suggesting the US may strike Pikak Mountain after recent activity was observed.
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AIUS President Donald Trump has said the United States may strike Pikak Mountain in Iran, warning Tehran against reckless actions.
Speaking at a Republican Party conference ahead of the midterm congressional elections, Trump stated, "We are seeing some activity at Pikak. I strongly advise Iran, because we will be forced to strike it very hard."
Pikak Mountain is located near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility, which has suffered significant damage. The mountain is a fortified site containing two complexes of tunnels buried deep underground.
Trump has been threatening strikes on Pikak Mountain since at least mid-July.
Rising oil and gas prices, driven by the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran in February, have become a major crisis for Trump and his Republican Party ahead of the US midterm elections scheduled for November.
