TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MULLS USING MOTHER OF ALL BOMB AGAINST IRAN : REPORT

What happened: CNN reported, citing anonymous officials, that the U.S. military is considering using the GBU-43/B MOAB against Iran, possibly targeting energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, pending President Donald Trump's approval. Why it matters: Experts told CNN the MOAB is not designed as a deep penetration warhead and questioned its ability to destroy buried, reinforced facilities, while warning its blast radius poses risks to nearby civilians. The report raises questions about the administration's plans to end the war and at what cost. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

CNN reported, citing anonymous officials, that the U.S. military is considering using the GBU-43/B MOAB against Iran, possibly targeting energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, pending President Donald Trump's approval.

Experts told CNN the MOAB is not designed as a deep penetration warhead and questioned its ability to destroy buried, reinforced facilities, while warning its blast radius poses risks to nearby civilians. The report raises questions about the administration's plans to end the war and at what cost.