Trump names new Iran targets, including nuclear site near Tehran

spiegel.de (German) —

President Donald Trump has named new potential targets in Iran, including a suspected nuclear complex near Tehran, saying remaining facilities could be struck within ten minutes. Iran has responded with threats of retaliation if the US launches further attacks. Trump specifically mentioned Mount Kolang, also known as "Pickaxe Mountain," located about 200 kilometers south of Tehran near the Natanz nuclear facility. He claimed Iran's nuclear program has been "disabled" but that one or two installations remain. Iran denies nuclear work occurs there. The threats come as diplomatic efforts continue, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no decision on new strikes has been made. Iran's leadership has warned of an "immediate, effective and geographically unrestricted response," while a Qatari tanker was recently attacked in the Persian Gulf.


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