Trump stated that the US intends to strike an Iranian nuclear… (удар · сша · трамп)
Trump stated that the US intends to strike an Iranian nuclear facility. US President Donald Trump announced that a suspected Iranian underground nuclear complex under Mount Pika is soon likely to be targeted by American military strikes.
Consensus
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for military strikes against Iran on July 13–14, 2025.
- The U.S. intends to target an underground nuclear facility in Iran located near Natanz.
- The targeted site is referred to as Pickaxe Mountain (or Piquax) and is described as a tunnel complex potentially used for uranium enrichment.
- Trump stated that the U.S. would destroy the mountain and warned Iran to prepare.
- U.S. military began conducting airstrikes against Iran, marking the third consecutive night of attacks.
- Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. facilities in Kuwait, including communication systems, fuel reservoirs, Patriot air defense systems, observation towers, and ammunition storage.
Points of divergence
- Trump stated that the U.S. plans to strike a nuclear facility in Natanz and referred to it as 'Kirk's Mountain' (Gora Kirka), which is how the site is known in the U.S. — vesti
- The target is specifically described as being under Pickaxe Mountain, with no mention of 'Kirk's Mountain'. — interfax
- Trump claimed that the U.S. would conduct two days of strong strikes and mentioned targeting Iran’s military leadership. — fontanka
Coverage (4 sources)
- Trump says the US intends to strike Iran's nuclear facility — Вести
- US President Says Possible Strikes on Iranian Facility Under Mount Pika — Интерфакс
- Trump Announces Two Days of 'Strong Strikes' Against Iran and Names Main Target — Фонтанка
- Trump says US will strike Iran within two days — Интерфакс