# Iran's Pickaxe Mountain: The Site Trump Threatens to Attack

Pickaxe Mountain is a heavily fortified Iranian military site, also known as Kuh-e Takht-e Tavus, used for missile development and storage. President Trump has warned he would strike it if Iran escalates tensions. The site’s secrecy and strategic importance make it a focal point in U.S.-Iran conflict risks.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/14/what-is-irans-pickaxe-mountain-the-mystery-site-trump-warns-hell-attack?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:11:22 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/14/what-is-irans-pickaxe-mountain-2?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:27:40 +0000