President Donald Trump announced on social media Tuesday that the U.S. will target sites in central Iran, including an area referred to as "Pickaxe Mountain" [1].

This escalation comes as the U.S. military maintains a sustained aerial campaign against Iran, marking 11 consecutive days of airstrikes [2]. The move signals an intensification of U.S. pressure on the Iranian government during a period of heightened regional volatility.

Reports regarding the specific targets vary. Some accounts indicate that the focus is on the unidentified Pickaxe Mountain in central Iran [1]. Other reports, citing Reuters, state that Trump warned the U.S. would bomb a bridge or power plant each time Iran targets ships in the Strait of Hormuz [3].

"Bomb and destroy one bridge or one power plant," Trump said [3].

There is conflicting information regarding the timing of these operations. While some reports suggest an immediate intent to launch "fierce attacks" [1], other sources indicate Trump said on social media that he would delay attacks on power plants and other infrastructure for five days [4].

The financial cost of the current military engagement is significant. Defense Secretary Hegseth provided an estimate of the war costs associated with the Iranian attacks [2].

"As of today, the estimate is 37.5 billion dollars," Hegseth said [2].

The U.S. administration has not provided further details on the strategic nature of the Pickaxe Mountain site, or why it has been singled out for potential strikes.

“"Bomb and destroy one bridge or one power plant,"”

The discrepancy between the targeted 'Pickaxe Mountain' and general infrastructure like power plants suggests a dual-track strategy of psychological warfare and tangible economic sabotage. By announcing targets and timelines via social media, the administration is using public signaling to create uncertainty within the Iranian leadership, while the $37.5 billion expenditure reflects the massive scale of the current U.S. military footprint in the region.