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US to use 'mother of all bombs' on Iran

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The US is exploring the deployment of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, also known as the "mother of all bombs," against Iran's energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, potentially escalating the conflict. Officials acknowledge questions remain over its effectiveness.

Key points

  • The US is exploring the use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb.: The US is exploring the use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb.
  • This could mark a significant escalation in the conflict.: This could mark a significant escalation in the conflict.
  • Questions remain over the bomb's effectiveness in achieving strategic objectives.: Questions remain over the bomb's effectiveness in achieving strategic objectives.

The US military has developed strike plans that could include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, also known as the "mother of all bombs", against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders renewed combat operations, CNN reported on Thursday citing US officials familiar with the matter.

The potential deployment of the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal would mark a significant escalation in the conflict, although officials familiar with military planning discussions told CNN questions remain over its effectiveness in achieving Washington's strategic objectives.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

Original source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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