Washington ponders use of Mother of All Bombs against Iran
CNN reported, citing U.S. officials, that the U.S. military is preparing plans to strike Iran using the "Mother of All Bombs" (GBU-43/B) if President Donald Trump is ordered to resume military operations before or after the midterm elections. The plans include targeting energy facilities and underground nuclear sites, despite doubts about their ability to penetrate deep fortifications, especially in locations protected by granite. The use of the bomb, which weighs approximately 21,600 pounds and explodes in the air, represents a significant military escalation despite its limited potential effectiveness, with the possibility of causing substantial civilian casualties if targets are near populated areas. These preparations come within the context of Trump's administration pressuring forces for symbolic gains, amid ongoing efforts to reach a diplomatic settlement with Iran regarding its nuclear program.
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