MOTHER OF ALL BOMB : ALL ABOUT THE MASSIVE US WEAPON REPORTEDLY BEING CONSIDERED FOR IRAN

What happened: US officials have reportedly discussed using the MOAB, the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, CNN reported on October 14. Why it matters: Officials familiar with the planning questioned whether the weapon would achieve Washington's objectives, since Iran's Fordow complex and Pickaxe Mountain site are deeply buried. The US also has the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator for deeply buried targets. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

US officials have reportedly discussed using the MOAB, the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, CNN reported on October 14.

Officials familiar with the planning questioned whether the weapon would achieve Washington's objectives, since Iran's Fordow complex and Pickaxe Mountain site are deeply buried. The US also has the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator for deeply buried targets.