Trump Threatens 'Soon' Strike on Iran's Buried Nuclear Site as Tensions Soar

In a fresh escalation of Middle East tensions, former US President Donald Trump has warned that America will strike Iran underground 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear facility "probably pretty soon." This comes after Israeli intelligence shared reports that Iran secretly moved thousands of nuclear centrifuges and highly enriched uranium to this deeply buried site last year, making it much harder to hit. This move by Iran is a big worry because it suggests Tehran is trying to restart its nuclear program in a place designed to be safe from bombs, especially after US and Israeli attacks damaged other nuclear sites during the 12-day war in June 2025. Iran has also blocked international inspectors from visiting Pickaxe Mountain, adding to the secrecy. At the same time, Iran-backed Houthi rebels are threatening to block shipping in the Red Sea, which is a major global trade route, causing more trouble in an already tense region and pushing some oil tankers to change their routes. The world is now watching closely to see if Trump follows through on his threat to strike a facility considered almost impossible to destroy, which could spark a wider conflict. With Iran defying global rules on nuclear checks and its allies disrupting global shipping, the coming days will be critical for regional stability and international trade. This puts immense pressure on diplomatic efforts that are already struggling to contain the crisis.