U.S . WEIGHS USING MOTHER OF ALL BOMB IN IRAN | NEWS RADIO 570 WWNC

What happened: The U.S. military is reportedly weighing use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, known as the MOAB, in Iran, targeting energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, per CNN. Key numbers: War has been ongoing for over six months. The MOAB is the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal. Why it matters: Military officials doubt the MOAB can penetrate deep underground sites like Pickaxe Mountain, though it could serve as a psychological weapon. Trump has ordered additional strike packages prepared. 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 MOAB, in Iran, targeting energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, per CNN.

Military officials doubt the MOAB can penetrate deep underground sites like Pickaxe Mountain, though it could serve as a psychological weapon. Trump has ordered additional strike packages prepared.