'Mother Of All Bombs' Could Be Used Against Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site, CNN Reports
Washington DC [US], October 15: The United States military has developed fresh strike options against Iran that include the potential use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), widely known as the “mother of all bombs”, to target energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, CNN reported, citing multiple US officials familiar with military planning discussions. According to CNN, the…
The United States military is reportedly considering the potential use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), also known as the "mother of all bombs," against Iran's nuclear facilities, including the Pickaxe Mountain site, according to CNN. The development of strike options comes as US President Donald Trump faces pressure to end the war in the region, which has become increasingly unpopular among American voters.
The MOAB, the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal, weighs approximately 21,600 pounds, but its ability to penetrate deep underground remains limited, particularly against heavily fortified facilities like those suspected to be located at Pickaxe Mountain. Concerns over the weapon's effectiveness and potential civilian casualties have been raised among officials and analysts.
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