US PLANS STRIKES ON IRAN USING MOTHER OF ALL BOMB : REPORT

What happened: CNN reported that the US military has drawn up plans for potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, possibly using the GBU-43/B MOAB, if President Trump orders a resumption of combat operations. Key numbers: MOAB weighs 21,600 pounds (about 9.8 tonnes); blast can affect about nine Why it matters: Sources questioned whether the bomb could destroy deeply buried sites like Pickaxe Mountain, and warned of civilian casualties. Officials said it was unlikely to deliver a decisive outcome alone, while the US prepares for possible Iranian retaliation. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

CNN reported that the US military has drawn up plans for potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, possibly using the GBU-43/B MOAB, if President Trump orders a resumption of combat operations.

Sources questioned whether the bomb could destroy deeply buried sites like Pickaxe Mountain, and warned of civilian casualties. Officials said it was unlikely to deliver a decisive outcome alone, while the US prepares for possible Iranian retaliation.