US Considers Nuclear Strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain

US President Donald Trump and Fox News host Tucker Carlson have discussed the possibility of a nuclear strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, an underground nuclear site. The site, located in central Iran, is reportedly 2,500 km from India.

Defence expert Sandeep Unnithan noted that the extent of radioactive fallout would depend on factors such as the weapon's yield, detonation type, and weather conditions. Even if conditions are met, the exposure would be diluted over the distance.

Trump has repeatedly threatened to strike Pickaxe Mountain if Iran fails to reach a deal to end the war. However, he has not yet taken action. Recent speculation suggests the US and Israel may strike Iran with greater force following the US midterm elections.

Carlson claimed the US might be days away from ordering a nuclear strike, citing pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. He warned that such a strike could trigger a nuclear conflict involving Russia, India, Pakistan, and North Korea, potentially leading to World War III.

Geopolitical expert Mario Nawfal shared a model-based projection showing that parts of northwest India could receive lower concentrations of radioactive fallout from a strike. However, this would depend on wind patterns and other environmental factors.

Experts caution that while radioactive particles could travel hundreds of miles, their concentration and radiation intensity would decrease with distance. Rain could also affect where contamination is deposited, with some regions experiencing higher levels of localized contamination.