Trump says US still has to ‘take care’ of one or two targets in Iran

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump stated that the United States has substantially weakened Iran's military and nuclear program but still needs to address a couple of potential targets, including the suspected underground nuclear facility known as Pickaxe Mountain. Trump claimed negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict initiated by the US and Israel at the end of February were progressing well despite Iran's unreliability.

The president emphasized that the US is not in a hurry to initiate further offensive actions, as it has already extensively damaged Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure. Speaking at his Florida residence, Trump mentioned that these remaining targets could potentially be neutralized within a short timeframe, suggesting that one or two sites like Pickaxe Mountain could be targeted swiftly.

The Iranian government has refuted claims of any nuclear activities at Pickaxe Mountain. Earlier on Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that President Trump has yet to make a decision on launching additional strikes against Iran, indicating openness to a diplomatic resolution. Iran's Supreme Leader cautioned both the US and Israel against launching further attacks following threats to resume military actions post the upcoming elections.

Trump has previously hinted at the possibility of fresh military action following the US midterms, expressing consideration on whether to finish off the remaining threats.