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Trump threatens to strike Pickaxe Mountain, says he does not need Israeli intelligence

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  • US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain and civilian targets if a nuclear deal is not reached.
  • Trump dismissed reports of Israeli intelligence sharing on Iran's nuclear program, stating he does not need such information.
  • The US president emphasized surveillance capabilities on Pickaxe Mountain and asserted the US would easily strike the site if necessary.

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again threatened to target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, along with bridges and other civilian infrastructure, should a deal not be brokered regarding its nuclear program. Speaking in a Fox News interview, Trump indicated that discussions have been positive but maintained his stance on potential military action.

Trump also addressed reports suggesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered intelligence on Iran's nuclear program reconstruction. He dismissed these claims, stating, "I donโ€™t need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi is telling me that because he wants me to stay involved." The president asserted that the U.S. possesses advanced surveillance technology, including "the greatest cameras in the world," to monitor Pickaxe Mountain.

I donโ€™t need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi is telling me that because he wants me to stay involved.

โ€” Donald TrumpDismissing reports of Israeli intelligence offers on Iran's nuclear program.

"We took out their nuclear sites, and we'll have to take out Pickaxe if we don't make a deal. If we don't make a deal, we'll take it out very easily," Trump declared. These remarks precede a scheduled meeting between Trump and Netanyahu later on Tuesday.

We took out their nuclear sites, and we'll have to take out Pickaxe if we don't make a deal. If we don't make a deal, we'll take it out very easily.

โ€” Donald TrumpReiterating threats to strike Iran's nuclear facilities if a deal is not reached.
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