US CONSIDERING USING MOTHER OF ALL BOMB AGAINST IRAN , SOURCES SAY - BOSTON NEWS , WEATHER , SPORTS

What happened: US officials say the military has developed new strike plans that could include using the GBU-43/B MOAB against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Trump orders a resumption of combat operations. Key numbers: The MOAB is the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal and can destroy an area equivalent to nine city blocks. Why it matters: Sources question whether the MOAB can penetrate deep underground sites like Pickaxe Mountain, and its blast radius raises civilian casualty concerns. Officials say it may serve mainly as a psychological weapon. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

US officials say the military has developed new strike plans that could include using the GBU-43/B MOAB against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Trump orders a resumption of combat operations.

Sources question whether the MOAB can penetrate deep underground sites like Pickaxe Mountain, and its blast radius raises civilian casualty concerns. Officials say it may serve mainly as a psychological weapon.