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Trump vows US will strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon' over suspected nuclear activity
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Scripps News Group , KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
President Donald Trump is vowing the U.S. military will soon launch strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified underground facility the U.S. and Israel suspect could be used for nuclear activity. Trump admitted Tuesday that while there is no hard evidence Iran is using the site for nuclear p...
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Key takeaway military will soon launch strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified underground facility the U.
Why this matters in The Waco
The escalating tensions between the US and Iran have significant implications for Waco, home to a major military base and a sizable veteran population. As the US military continues to carry out strikes against Iran, the potential for retaliation against US interests, including military installations, is a concern for local residents. The fact that nearly 100 service members have been injured and 17 have died since the war began is a sobering reminder of the human cost of conflict. For Waco, this means that local families with ties to the military may be affected, and the community may need to come together to support those impacted by the ongoing escalation. Additionally, the economic implications of a prolonged conflict could also be felt in Waco, particularly if trade disruptions affect local businesses or if the city's military base is called upon to play a larger role in the conflict.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump is vowing the U.S. military will soon launch strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified underground facility the U.S. and Israel suspect could be used for nuclear activity. Trump admitted Tuesday that while there is no hard evidence Iran is using the site for nuclear p...
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