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Iran FM Denies US Claims on Pickaxe Mountain, Frames Gulf Rift as Israeli Gain

Sep 14, 2026 06:14 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran,diplomacy,us-iran,nuclear,propaganda,gulf-states

Summary

Iran's Foreign Minister issued a statement denying US allegations regarding 'Pickaxe Mountain' (likely referring to nuclear or military infrastructure) and characterized the rift between Iran and Gulf states as a strategic benefit for Israel. This diplomatic posturing aims to deflect US pressure while attempting to isolate Israel diplomatically by highlighting regional divisions.

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Trump had said last week that the US could hit Pickaxe Mountain and urged Iran to be cautious.

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Foreign Minister denied US claims regarding Pickaxe Mountain and asserted that Israel is the sole beneficiary of the Iran-Gulf rift.

United States NEUTRAL

President Trump previously warned Iran about potential strikes on Pickaxe Mountain, prompting the Iranian denial.

Israel NEUTRAL

Cited by Iran as the primary beneficiary of the diplomatic rift between Iran and Gulf states.

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