What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain and why does Trump say he wants to bomb it?

Pickaxe Mountain is the nickname for a suspected Iranian underground site that's drawn attention after President Trump said he wants it bombed. BBC Verify examined satellite imagery and consulted experts to assess what the location might be and what a US strike could mean. The broadcaster's analysis focuses on piecing together the site's purpose and potential impact rather than confirming details Iran itself has disclosed.

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