President Donald Trump said overnight that the United States may carry out further strikes against Iran
By Bernard Moerdler,
President Donald Trump said overnight that the United States may carry out further strikes against Iran, specifically identifying the underground nuclear facility known as Pickaxe Mountain as a potential target.
In an interview with Newsmax, Trump said, "We may have to go there," adding that American forces could destroy the facility quickly. He ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran and said he does not envision deploying American ground troops.
His remarks follow CNN reporting that the Pentagon has developed new strike options, including the possible use of the GBU-43/B, known as the "Mother of All Bombs," against Iranian nuclear and energy infrastructure. Trump did not confirm whether the weapon would be used. CNN noted that the bomb is designed primarily for surface targets and may not be effective against deeply buried nuclear facilities.
Meanwhile, Channel 12 reported that Israeli security officials believe any renewed military campaign against Iran should be comprehensive, targeting missile facilities, nuclear sites, energy installations, and other infrastructure.
Western intelligence agencies have detected unusual military activity inside Iran, raising concerns that Tehran could take further escalatory action. However, Israeli and American officials told Channel 12 that the latest intelligence does not currently require an immediate military response. No confirmed Iranian decision to launch a preemptive attack has been established.
Topics: Iran, Missile Defense & Alerts
Reported by Bernard Moerdler for Bernie News Network. See our editorial standards and corrections policy.