What is the ‘Mother of All Bombs’? Why the US is considering its massive MOAB weapon for potential strikes on Iran
President Trump is reportedly exploring the option of using the GBU-43/B MOAB against Iran's nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure. The MOAB, developed for large explosions, might not penetrate deep enough to damage well-protected sites. Previous usage of the bomb was against ISIS-K militants in Afghanistan, where it reportedly caused significant damage.
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- World
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- Defence & security
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- The Economic Times
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- maitreyee thakkar
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- Thursday, 15 October 2026, 6:28 am IST
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