U.S . CONSIDERS USING MOTHER OF ALL BOMB AGAINST IRAN NUCLEAR FACILITIES

What happened: Reports say the U.S. military has developed new strike plans against Iran that could include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as the "Mother of All Bombs," against Iranian nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure if President Donald Trump authorizes renewed Why it matters: Military officials question whether the MOAB can destroy Iran's deeply buried nuclear sites because it lacks the penetrating capability of specialized bunker-buster bombs. The White House says Trump keeps military options available to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Reports say the U.S. military has developed new strike plans against Iran that could include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as the "Mother of All Bombs," against Iranian nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure if President Donald Trump authorizes renewed

Military officials question whether the MOAB can destroy Iran's deeply buried nuclear sites because it lacks the penetrating capability of specialized bunker-buster bombs. The White House says Trump keeps military options available to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.