U.S . CONSIDERS DROPPING MOTHER OF ALL BOMB ON IRAN , CNN REPORTS

What happened: CNN reports the U.S. is considering using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as the "Mother of All Bombs," against Iran if President Donald Trump renews combat in the deadlocked war. Key numbers: The war erupted with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February. Diplomacy has been at an impasse since the summer. In 2017, the U.S. Why it matters: Officials doubt the bomb can destroy suspected underground nuclear sites, and a source called it an information operation weapon, not a deep penetration warhead. Concerns also exist over civilian casualties. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

CNN reports the U.S. is considering using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as the "Mother of All Bombs," against Iran if President Donald Trump renews combat in the deadlocked war.

Officials doubt the bomb can destroy suspected underground nuclear sites, and a source called it an information operation weapon, not a deep penetration warhead. Concerns also exist over civilian casualties.