Key facts
- President Trump threatened to attack Iran's underground nuclear facility, Pickaxe Mountain.
- The threat was issued amid renewed Israeli claims regarding the facility.
- US Air Force jets and bombers flew from Israeli bases to attack Iran recently, according to Israel's Defense Minister.
- Israel reiterated its readiness to strike Iran if attacked.
- Israel intercepted drones near its border.
President Trump has threatened to attack Iran's underground nuclear facility, known as Pickaxe Mountain, amidst renewed claims from Israel regarding the facility. The threat was issued ahead of White House talks concerning Iran, during which Trump reportedly showed irritation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that US Air Force fighter jets and bombers flew from Israeli bases to attack Iran in recent weeks, highlighting Washington’s use of Israel as a launchpad for its regional actions. Katz reiterated that Israel is prepared to strike Iran with all its might if attacked, following the interception of drones near the Jordanian border.