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U.S. Airstrikes Devastate Iran's Nuclear Facilities, Pickaxe Mountain Untouched

4/18/2026

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U.S. airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran's nuclear program, leaving many facilities in ruins.
The underground site known as Pickaxe Mountain remains untouched, buried too deep for U.S. bombs to reach.
Experts warn that Pickaxe Mountain could eventually enable Iran to produce nuclear weapons safely.
As U.S. President Donald Trump seeks negotiations with Iran, there is consensus that any agreement must ensure Pickaxe Mountain is permanently closed.

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U.S. airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran's nuclear program, leaving many facilities in ruins.
The underground site known as Pickaxe Mountain remains untouched, buried too deep for U.S. bombs to reach.
Experts warn that Pickaxe Mountain could eventually enable Iran to produce nuclear weapons safely.
As U.S. President Donald Trump seeks negotiations with Iran, there is consensus that any agreement must ensure Pickaxe Mountain is permanently closed.