Trump Vows New US Strike On Iran's 'Pickaxe Mountain'
He delivered the ultimatum live on air, addressing Tehran directly rather than through a formal Pentagon or State Department statement.
- Trump said: 'We're going to take out Pickaxe Mountain. Tell the Iranians to be ready.'
- The remarks aired on The Hugh Hewitt Show, a radio interview dated July 13, 2026.
- The location, Trump says, is fortified, though he gave no coordinates or timeline.
Why it matters: A strike announced by name on a radio show is a message to voters, not a battle plan.
The Hugh Hewitt Show (interview transcript/audio with Trump) ↗ · Jul 14, 20267/14/26