Trump claims 'good' talks but reiterates threat to hit Iran nuclear site

President Donald Trump reported having "very good talks" with Iran, despite simultaneously renewing threats to strike key Iranian infrastructure if a comprehensive deal is not achieved. The president specifically reiterated his warnings about targeting the fortified underground nuclear facility known as Pickaxe Mountain, as well as bridges and power plants.

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We have had some very good talks.

Trump described the situation as a "very, very delicate balance," asserting that the U.S. holds a strong position. "They know I'm going to do that if they don't make a deal," he told Fox News' "Fox and Friends" program. "We cannot have them break deals anymore." While expressing a desire to avoid targeting Iran's bridges and power plants, Trump made it clear that such actions are on the table should negotiations falter.

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It's a very, very delicate balance. So I think we have a very strong position right now. They know I'm going to do that if they don't make a deal.

The president was scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Reports indicated that Netanyahu planned to discuss ongoing work at Pickaxe Mountain, a site linked to Iran's nuclear program. Trump, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname "Bibi," suggested he was already aware of the developments. "I don't need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi's telling me that because he wants me to stay involved," Trump said.

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I don't need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi's telling me that because he wants me to stay involved.

Trump emphasized his knowledge of the situation at Pickaxe Mountain, stating, "I know exactly what's going on at Pickaxe. It's not a big problem. We took out their nuclear sites, and we'll have to take out Pickaxe if we don't make a deal. We don't make a deal, we'll take it out very easily." This reiterates previous statements where Trump had mentioned the possibility of striking the deep underground facility, which had not previously been a target.

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I know exactly what's going on at Pickaxe. It's not a big problem. We took out their nuclear sites, and we'll have to take out Pickaxe if we don't make a deal. We don't make a deal, we'll take it out very easily.