US military weighs use of ‘mother of all bombs’ in potential future strikes on Iran, CNN says
CNN reports the 21,600-pound bomb is under review as officials question whether it could destroy deeply buried Iranian nuclear sites.
- On Thursday, the United States military developed new strike plans that could include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders renewed combat operations.
- Military planners developed these options to provide President Trump with a "symbolic" win and an off-ramp from the conflict, potentially allowing the administration to declare victory and wind down operations despite lacking a negotiated diplomatic settlement.
- While the 21,600-pound weapon generates a massive blast, Pentagon sources warn it is "definitely not designed as a deep penetration warhead" and likely cannot destroy fortified underground nuclear facilities like Pickaxe Mountain.
- President Trump faces intense pressure to end the unpopular war before the November 3 midterm elections, though advisers privately express uncertainty over whether his public pledge to avoid new military action before the vote remains final.
- Planning documents suggest these strikes could occur "prior to U.S. retrograde in CENTCOM AOR," indicating a potential attempt to quickly withdraw forces, while the military prepares for possible Iranian retaliation should the president authorize renewed combat operations.
409 Articles
409 Articles
Pentagon contemplates new attacks on Iranian critical facilities if Trump orders to resume military operations
The U.S. Armed Forces have developed new attack plans that include the possible use of the so-called “mother of all bombs” to attack Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders to resume combat operations before or after the mid-term elections, they said. [...] CNN Entry: The U.S. considers using the “mother of all bombs” against Iran, according to sources was first published in HispanoPost.
CNN: US May Use “Mother Of All Bombs” Against Iran
CNBC reports: The U.S. military has drawn up options for renewed strikes on Iran that include the potential use of one of the biggest nonnuclear bombs in its arsenal, CNN reported Thursday, as Tehran vowed to continue fighting for its demands. The strike plans involve the possible use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast … The post CNN: US May Use “Mother Of All Bombs” Against Iran appeared first on Joe.My.God..
The Pentagon has drawn up new plans for the war against Iran, in which the use of America’s most powerful conventional bomb is an option. The...
What you need to know about the 'mother of all bombs'
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. military has developed plans for potential strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities using the […]
The U.S. Army has developed strike plans that could include the use of the GBU-43 bomb, the most powerful conventional bomb ever used in the U.S. Army's combat zone, if Donald Trump decided to resume hostilities, reports October 15, CNN, citing American officials. The details of our U.S. correspondent, Matthieu Mabin.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
