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US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, CNN sources say

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(CNN) — The US military has developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure...

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  1. Trump Administration Mulls Using 'Mother of All Bombs' Against Iran: Report

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    US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, CNN sources say

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  1. Just the News

    New strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and nuke sites may use 'mother of all bombs': sources (opens Just the News)

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    The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, or MOAB, is the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal, but there are doubts over how effective it would be in bringing about an end to the conflict with Iran.

  2. KVIA El Paso

    Exclusive: US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, sources say (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Zachary Cohen, Haley Britzky, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The US military has developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites should President Donald Trump give the order to resume combat operati…

  3. New York Post

    US military weighs use of ‘mother of all bombs’ in future strikes on Iran: report (opens New York Post)

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    The US military has developed strike plans that could include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, also known as the "mother of all bombs," against Iran, according to a report.

  4. Al-Monitor

    US military weighs use of ‘mother of all bombs’ in potential future strikes on Iran, CNN says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Oct 15 (Reuters) - The US military has developed strike plans that could include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, also known as the "mother of all bombs", against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders renewed combat operations, CNN report…

  5. Legitgov

    Trump considers using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran as president faces pressure to end the war (opens Legitgov)

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    Trump considers using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran as president faces pressure to end the war | 15 Oct 2026 | President Donald Trump is considering unleashing America’s most powerful non-nuclear bomb against Iran in a devastating new assault as pressure mounts to end the deeply unpopular war.

  6. WHDH Boston

    US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, sources say (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — The US military has developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure...

  7. News Nation Now

    US plans for Iran include 'mother of all bombs': CNN report (opens News Nation Now)

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    The "mother of all bombs" refers to the military's GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb.

  8. Objectivist

    US Military Weighs Massive Mother of All Bombs Strike on Iran [WATCH] (opens Objectivist)

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    The US military has reportedly prepared options involving the GBU-43/B against Iranian energy and nuclear sites, but officials still question whether the enormous weapon would accomplish Washington’s objectives if Trump renews combat operations.

  9. Washington Examiner

    What you need to know about the ‘mother of all bombs’ as Trump looks to end Iran war (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump is weighing new military options against Iran that could include the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal, as his administration faces mounting pressure to end the war as the November midterm elections approach. The U.S.

  10. Al Jazeera

    What is the ‘Mother of All Bombs’ US could use in Iran? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    US media reports military considering plans to use GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB)

  11. Townhall

  12. The American Conservative

    Iran War Day 230: U.S. Considering Use of ‘Mother of All Bombs’ on Iran, Per Report (opens The American Conservative)

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    State of the Union: Houthis struck the internationally recognized Yemeni government’s capital with missiles.

  13. End Time Headlines

    Trump considering using ‘Mother of all Bombs’ against Iran (opens End Time Headlines)

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    The US military has drawn up fresh strike options that could include the largest non-nuclear bomb in the American arsenal against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump authorizes a return to combat operations either before or after the midterm elections, according…

  14. CBS News

    White House prepares plans to use "mother of all bombs" on Iran (opens CBS News)

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    The White House and Pentagon have prepared plans to use a Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb to hit military sites in Iran if ordered by President Trump, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

  15. Breitbart News

    Report: U.S. Military Weighs ‘Mother of All Bombs’ for Potential Strikes on Iran (opens Breitbart News)

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    The U.S. military has developed plans for potential strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure that could include deploying the “Mother of All Bombs,” the largest non-nuclear bomb in the American arsenal, if President Donald Trump authorizes renewed attacks, according to a …

  16. Truthout

    US Reportedly Considering Dropping “Mother of All Bombs” on Iran (opens Truthout)

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    The US has only ever dropped a MOAB once before — on Afghanistan in 2017.

  17. Military.com

    Trump Administration Mulls Using 'Mother of All Bombs' Against Iran: Report (opens Military.com)

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    A White House official told Military.com that it does not "comment on sensitive military plans that may or may not exist."

  18. Just the News

    Trump confirms strike against Iran nuclear facility possible, but U.S. won't use nuclear weapons (opens Just the News)

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    Trump's remarks followed reports that the Pentagon was drawing up plans for strikes that would use the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, also known as the "mother of all bombs," or MOAB.

  19. Washington Examiner

    ‘Like a tiny nuclear bomb’: Trump details proposed heavy ordnance against Iran (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump spoke about his reported plan to deploy the largest nonnuclear bomb in the U.S. military’s arsenal, known as the “mother of all bombs,” to force an end to the war in Iran. The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast, or MOAB, bomb would be used in possible strikes against Iranian …

  20. Bloomberg

    Trump Muses on Future Iran Strike With ‘Mother of All Bombs’ (opens Bloomberg)

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    President Donald Trump declined to rule out using a weapon known as the “Mother of all Bombs” on Iran after the US midterm elections.

  21. Revolver News

  22. Al Jazeera

    Trump rules out using a nuclear bomb on Iran: Why that matters (opens Al Jazeera)

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    It is the first time the president has addressed nuclear weapons, but he didn't deny US could use 'mother of all bombs'.

  23. The New Republic

    Trump Gives Garbled Description of Bomb He Wants to Drop on Iran (opens The New Republic)

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    President Donald Trump isn’t doing a good job of explaining why he would drop one of the U.S.’s largest bombs on Iran. In an interview with Newsmax’s Rob Finnerty Thursday, Trump was asked about reports that he was considering dropping the “mother of all bombs,” one of the largest pieces of ordinanc…

  24. PJ Media

  25. WSVN Miami

    US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, CNN sources say (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — The US military has developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure...

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