REPORT : U.S . WEIGHS MOTHER OF ALL BOMB FOR POTENTIAL STRIKES ON IRAN

What happened: CNN reported the U.S. military has prepared strike options against Iranian nuclear and energy targets that could include the GBU-43/B MOAB bomb, if President Donald Trump authorizes renewed attacks. Key numbers: MOAB weighs about 21,600 pounds; first used in combat in April 2017 in Afghanistan; conflict began with U.S. Why it matters: Officials questioned whether the MOAB, built for wide blast effects rather than deep penetration, could destroy facilities shielded by hundreds of feet of granite. No indication Trump has authorized new strikes. Summary: Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

CNN reported the U.S. military has prepared strike options against Iranian nuclear and energy targets that could include the GBU-43/B MOAB bomb, if President Donald Trump authorizes renewed attacks.

Officials questioned whether the MOAB, built for wide blast effects rather than deep penetration, could destroy facilities shielded by hundreds of feet of granite. No indication Trump has authorized new strikes. Summary: