U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview held at the White House on Thursday that the United States may launch another strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, including Pickaxe Mountain -- a fortified site near Iran's Natanz enrichment facility.
"Now we're looking at Pickaxe Mountain. We may have to go there. We'll take a shot at that one. We'll knock it out fast," Trump said.
Trump said the U.S. has already inflicted severe damage on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, but if the U.S. were to withdraw before completely eliminating the possibility of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, it might have to take military action again in the future.
The president also said that the conflict with Iran would end quickly and that Iran is currently engaged in negotiations with the U.S.
Located near the Natanz enrichment facility in Isfahan Province, central Iran, Pickaxe Mountain is considered one of the country's most heavily fortified underground nuclear facilities.
Trump has repeatedly threatened to strike the underground facility at Pickaxe Mountain, but Iran said the site is empty and that any U.S. attempt to attack it would fail.
Trump says US may launch another strike against Iranian nuclear facilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday requested at least another 70 billion euros (78.8 billion U.S. dollars) in European Union (EU) assistance for 2027, while expressing frustration over recent restrictions on U.S.-controlled Starlink services and Washington's dealings with Moscow.
Addressing EU leaders at a summit in Brussels, Zelensky said Ukraine's costs related to the war would reach 155 billion euros next year and appealed for additional funding for defense, weapons and resilience.
"We need at least 70 billion euros more from you -- for defense, for weapons, and for our resilience. This is a realistic amount. And I ask you to find this support," he said.
At a subsequent press conference, Zelensky acknowledged Ukraine's heavy reliance on the U.S.-controlled Starlink satellite communications system, saying recent restrictions had disrupted drone interceptions and military logistics.
"Starlink was not turned off, but the speed limits were lowered," he said, describing the restrictions as a "very dangerous and unpleasant surprise."
Zelensky also criticized Washington's recent diesel agreement with Moscow and the easing of sanctions, saying Ukraine had not been informed in advance, while adding that Ukrainian and American negotiating teams remained in contact.
Zelensky seeks additional 70 bln euros from EU, voices frustration with U.S.
