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Iran war live: Trump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’

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Sharma, Y., & Jawad, T. J. (2026, September 5). Iran war live: Trump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/9/5/iran-war-live-trump-says-us-may-target-irans-pickaxe-mountain-very-soon?traffic_source=rss

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US President Donald Trump has stated that the US may target a location called Pickaxe Mountain in Iran "very soon". Iranian air defense commander Brigadier-General Alireza Elhami downplayed the threat, saying the country is "ready for any kind of confrontation" despite earlier tensions. The statement from Trump follows earlier warnings and airstrikes against military targets in Iraq. No specific timeline or details on the potential operation are provided.

Written by AI on 2026-09-05, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Mohammad Ghaemi, an analyst, stated that Iran views its military actions primarily as a means for coercive negotiation rather than as a standalone objective. Iran's foreign minister is set to meet with Gulf state ministers in Oman next week to discuss ensuring the safety of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though any agreement would likely require U.S. approval due to the ongoing naval blockade against Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the war with Iran will end immediately after the midterms on November 3, asserting his defense of military actions aimed at preventing Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. Despite these assurances, rising oil prices—Brent crude reached over $100 per barrel—are expected to negatively impact Republicans' electoral chances in upcoming midterms.

Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed that the U.S. is investigating reports of civilian casualties during a recent strike on a wedding celebration in Iran's Kuhestak region, where at least five people were killed and dozens injured. Iranian state media reported the incident, while Reuters independently verified footage showing a residential building attack during a wedding.

The United States and Iran have exchanged missile and drone attacks this week after an earlier lull in hostilities since July. Reports indicate that six Iranian military personnel, including three pilots, died in U.S.-led airstrikes; however, the U.S. has expressed skepticism about these casualty claims from Iranian state media. The investigation into the wedding strike is ongoing.

Oil prices surged following escalating conflicts between the United States and Iran. Brent crude reached its highest since May 22 at $101.21 per barrel on September 9, while West Texas Intermediate settled at $96.05. Despite these price increases, major oil companies like Chevron Corporation, TotalEnergies SE, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Eni S.p.A., and BP p.l.c. have been trading assets rather than adding new drilling operations in response to geopolitical tensions.

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