U.S . WEIGHS USING MOTHER OF ALL BOMB IN IRAN

What happened: The U.S. military is reportedly weighing use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, known as the "mother of all bombs," in Iran, targeting energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, per CNN. Key numbers: War with Iran has run over six months. Iran's nuclear sites at Pickaxe Mountain are believed fortified by granite layers. Why it matters: Officials doubt the MOAB can penetrate deep underground sites, though it could serve as a psychological weapon. Trump ordered additional strike packages prepared as part of a strategy to declare victory and withdraw personnel. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

The U.S. military is reportedly weighing use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, known as the "mother of all bombs," in Iran, targeting energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, per CNN.

Officials doubt the MOAB can penetrate deep underground sites, though it could serve as a psychological weapon. Trump ordered additional strike packages prepared as part of a strategy to declare victory and withdraw personnel.