Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBryony GoochThursday 10 September 2026 23:12 BSTTrump says Iran war will end ‘immediately’ after November midterm electionsThe UN nuclear watchdog has confirmed activity at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site following satellite imagery showing significant construction and excavation.Analysis by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies revealed record road activity and portal reinforcement at the heavily fortified underground facility in 2026.Donald Trump warned the US would hit Iran "very hard" if it is confirmed they are developing the nuclear site, advising them "not to get cute".The warnings follow ongoing threats of military strikes on the Pickaxe Mountain site by Donald Trump since mid-July.Regional tensions have flared further as Houthi militants in Yemen seized the Red Sea city of Mocha, threatening strategic global energy routes.In fullSatellite images reveal surge in building activity at Iranian nuclear site after Trump’s bomb threatMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in