U.S . WEIGHS USING MOTHER OF ALL BOMB IN IRAN | NEWSRADIO WHAM 1180

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: The MOAB is the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal. The war with Iran has lasted over six months. Why it matters: Officials doubt the bomb can penetrate deep underground sites like Pickaxe Mountain, but it could serve as a psychological weapon. Trump ordered additional strike packages prepared. Coverage: 4 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 bomb can penetrate deep underground sites like Pickaxe Mountain, but it could serve as a psychological weapon. Trump ordered additional strike packages prepared.