US Reportedly Weighs MOAB in Potential Iran Strike Plans
CNN reports that US military options include Iran’s energy and nuclear sites, though the bomb’s ability to hit deep facilities is disputed.
Key takeaways
- Reported US strike plans include the MOAB and targets in Iran’s energy and nuclear sectors.
- CNN’s report cited doubts that the bomb could destroy deep underground facilities.
The US military has prepared options for renewed strikes on Iran that reportedly include the MOAB, its largest non-nuclear bomb. CNN, citing US officials, reported that the plans cover nuclear facilities and critical energy infrastructure if President Donald Trump orders combat operations to resume.
One source told CNN that Trump directed the military to prepare additional strike packages targeting numerous energy sites. Another said plans for strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities explicitly include possible MOAB use. Its use against Iran would be a first and would mark a significant escalation, the reports said.
The GPS-guided bomb can cause extensive destruction over a wide area. But CNN’s report cited doubts about its ability to destroy deep underground sites, including facilities believed to be protected by granite.
Trump had previously said he would not launch a new attack before the November 3 midterm elections, according to Ekonomim. The possibility of renewed military operations after the vote remains open.
This article was produced with the help of AI technology. Based on reporting by the outlets listed above.
