World · 22 July 2026

US strikes Iran for 11th night as Trump threatens nuclear site

The US launched its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran on Tuesday, targeting military operations and drone facilities. President Trump issued a threat to soon strike an underground nuclear facility near Natanz, identified as Pickaxe Mountain, "very heavily". Iran's military command warned that such an attack would be an "expansion of war" in the region.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 July 2026 at 6:12

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