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Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, or Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La in Persian, is part of a volcanic arc that formed tens of millions of years ago and is made of a tough-to-penetrate rock By Stephanie Pappas edited by Andrea Thompson Vantor satellite image from June 2025 showed tunnel construction activity near the…

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Synopsis Pickaxe Mountain mountain's name originates from its Persian name Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La. The mountain has come into focus as US President has threatened to strike the mountain, linked a Iran's nuclear program. According to security experts, the deep structures are designed to withstand aerial attacks and powerful weapons…

After U.S. strikes on Iran’s largest nuclear facilities last year, both President Trump and the White House were adamant that the Middle East nation’s nuclear program had been destroyed. “Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term!” Trump…

Home News World U.S. attacks Iran over ship being hit in Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Arab states Updated - July 13, 2026 02:15 am IST Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman on July 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters July 13, 2026 00:44 U.N.…

The White House is preparing for what could become a multi-day or even multi-week exchange of fire with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.The length and severity of the new campaign hinge entirely on Tehran's next moves, U.S. officials tell Axios.Why it matters: A war that began with the goal…

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Tuesday condemned China’s recent test launch of an intercontinental-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean, a day after the United States voiced similar concerns over Beijing’s expanding nuclear capabilities. The Department of National Defense (DND) described the launch as “a reckless…

In Brief Anthony Albanese has visited the Solomon Islands on its independence day. His visit comes off the back of a new alliance with Fiji, called the Ocean of Peace. Australia is aiming to sandbag key parts of the Pacific against Chinese influence, as the leader of the Solomon Islands…

On Monday, a Chinese navy submarine fired a long-range ballistic missile into international waters in the South Pacific. The nuclear-capable missile, which was launched from underwater and carried an inert dummy warhead, is believed to have splashed down near Tuvalu. The Chinese government said the event “was a routine part…

A version of this story appeared in the daily Threat Status newsletter from The Washington Times. Click here to receive Threat Status delivered directly to your inbox each weekday. The Trump administration on Monday criticized China for conducting a test launch of a provocative submarine-launched, nuclear-capable missile that the State…