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Trump Signals Progress in Iran Talks, Reiterates Threat to Strike Targets

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said there have been good talks with Iran even as he reiterated his threats to target Pickaxe Mountain as well as bridges and power plants if a deal is not made with Tehran.

According to TRTworld.com, in an interview with Fox News, Trump said on Tuesday he wanted to avoid targeting Iran's bridges and power plants if possible. "It's a very, very delicate balance. So I think we have a very strong position right now. They know I'm going to do that if they don't make a deal," Trump told the "Fox and Friends" programme. "We cannot have them break deals anymore."

Trump emphasized the productive nature of the discussions, stating, "We have had some very good talks," regarding negotiations with Iran. The President is scheduled to meet with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House later on Tuesday, following the two countries' joint strikes against Iran in February.

During the interview, Trump responded to inquiries about Netanyahu's plans to discuss developments at a site linked to Iran's nuclear program, known as Pickaxe Mountain. This facility is reportedly a fortified installation located deep underground near one of Tehran's main nuclear sites. Trump dismissed the need for Netanyahu's input, saying, "I don't need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi's telling me that because he wants me to stay involved," referring to Netanyahu by his nickname.

"I know exactly what's going on at Pickaxe. It's not a big problem. We took out their nuclear sites, and we'll have to take out Pickaxe if we don't make a deal. We don't make a deal, we'll take it out very easily," Trump asserted, underscoring his administration's firm stance on the issue.