Trump says considering more military action against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned on Thursday evening that he was contemplating further attacks on Iran, particularly targeting Tehran's nuclear installations. In conversation with Newsmax’s Rob Finnerty, Trump hinted at military action against Iran, including striking Pickaxe Mountain, a potential underground nuclear site. Trump stated, "We’re looking at Pickaxe Mountain.

We may have to take it out there. We’ll take a shot at that one. We’ll knock it out fast." He clarified that he did not favor deploying ground troops in Iran. When asked about rumors of the U.S. military considering the "mother of all bombs" against Iran following the midterm elections, Trump specified that the weapon was not nuclear.

According to CNN, the Pentagon was developing plans to use the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, or “MOAB,” against Iranian energy facilities and nuclear sites after the midterm elections. The MOAB, the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal, generates a powerful surface blast, making its use against underground Iranian infrastructure questionable.

Trump's remarks come amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, with peace negotiations failing to make significant progress. However, Trump appeared to soften his stance on more direct military action against Iran ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, as mounting voter dissatisfaction over rising oil prices was evident.

Simultaneously, reports suggested that the U.S. intended to resume military operations against Iran in November, while Iran was also reportedly gearing up for such a situation.