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What is the ‘Mother of All Bombs’ US could use in Iran?
Publication: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
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Source published: 15/10/2026, 15:46:41 UTC
Briefing created: 24/10/2026, 13:15:23 UTC
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Briefings
US media reports indicate the military is considering deploying GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bombs to Iran. This weapon is a 15,000-pound explosive device capable of creating a 10-mile radius blast, which would be devastating for any military target. The report suggests this is part of broader US military planning to use such weapons against Iran, though specific operational details remain unconfirmed.
Key points
- US media reports indicate the military is considering deploying GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bombs to Iran.
- The GBU-43/B MOAB is a 15,000-pound explosive device capable of creating a 10-mile radius blast.
Context
US military planning to use large-scale ordnance against Iran remains a topic of discussion, though specific operational details and deployment plans are not fully disclosed in the available information.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to media reports; specific operational details, deployment plans, and confirmation of the weapon's use against Iran are not provided.
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