US CONSIDERS HITTING IRAN WITH MOTHER OF ALL BOMBS

What happened: CNN reported the US is considering using its largest non-nuclear bomb, the GBU-43/B MOAB, against Iran if President Donald Trump renews combat in the deadlocked war. Key numbers: War began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February; diplomacy stalled since summer; MOAB killed more than 90 militants in Afghanistan in 2017. Why it matters: Officials doubt the bomb can destroy suspected underground nuclear sites, and a source called it unsuited for deep penetration. Concerns also exist over civilian casualties. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

CNN reported the US is considering using its largest non-nuclear bomb, the GBU-43/B MOAB, against Iran if President Donald Trump renews combat in the deadlocked war.

Officials doubt the bomb can destroy suspected underground nuclear sites, and a source called it unsuited for deep penetration. Concerns also exist over civilian casualties.