US CONSIDERING HITTING IRAN WITH MOAB : CNN

What happened: CNN reported the US is considering using the GBU-43/B MOAB bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump renews combat in the deadlocked war, targeting energy infrastructure and nuclear sites. Key numbers: War began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February. Diplomacy stalled since summer. In 2017 a MOAB killed more than 90 militants in Afghanistan. Why it matters: Officials doubt the bomb can destroy suspected underground nuclear sites, calling it unsuited for deep penetration. Washington has recently dialed back military operations for economic pressure.

CNN reported the US is considering using the GBU-43/B MOAB bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump renews combat in the deadlocked war, targeting energy infrastructure and nuclear sites.

Officials doubt the bomb can destroy suspected underground nuclear sites, calling it unsuited for deep penetration. Washington has recently dialed back military operations for economic pressure.