Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=cB0msFyRODe Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why Trump says he wants to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain [a0SMDJWZ683] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT President Trump has threatened to attack a nuclear site in Iran buried under Pickaxe Mountain, where Iran says there is “no nuclear activity taking place.” NBC News’ Richard Engel breaks down why the spot has captured the president’s attention, and what it would take to strike it. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: » Subscribe to NBC News: » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: » NBC News App: » Breaking News Alerts: » Visit NBCNews.Com: » Find NBC News on Facebook: » Follow NBC News on Twitter: » Follow NBC News on Instagram: #trump #iran #war nk3nHylCJ0j lY9FrqebKOp 9dWHkQZ2oJf nDU24FUF9us
President Trump has threatened to attack a nuclear site in Iran buried under Pickaxe Mountain, where Iran says there is “no nuclear activity taking place.” NBC News’ Richard Engel breaks down why the spot has captured the president’s attention, and what it would take to strike it. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: » Subscribe to NBC News: » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: » NBC News App: » Breaking News Alerts: » Visit NBCNews.Com: » Find NBC News on Facebook: » Follow NBC News on Twitter: » Follow NBC News on Instagram: #trump #iran #war nk3nHylCJ0j lY9FrqebKOp 9dWHkQZ2oJf nDU24FUF9us