WHAT IS THE MOTHER OF ALL BOMB THE U.S . IS CONSIDERING USING AGAINST IRAN IF THE WAR RESUMES

What happened: A report says the U.S. is considering using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, its largest non-nuclear bomb, against Iran if full hostilities resume. Iran's IRGC chief said Tehran is waiting to sink U.S. Why it matters: Officials privately question whether the bomb would help end the conflict, and doubt it could damage deeply buried sites like Pickaxe mountain. Iran is changing tactics in the waterway, targeting more vessels, as the U.S. seeks to keep oil prices from falling before the midterms. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

A report says the U.S. is considering using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, its largest non-nuclear bomb, against Iran if full hostilities resume. Iran's IRGC chief said Tehran is waiting to sink U.S.

Officials privately question whether the bomb would help end the conflict, and doubt it could damage deeply buried sites like Pickaxe mountain. Iran is changing tactics in the waterway, targeting more vessels, as the U.S. seeks to keep oil prices from falling before the midterms.