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  "title": "Exclusive: US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/exclusive-us-considering-using-mother-of-all-bombs-against-iran",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T08:52:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/exclusive-us-considering-using-mother-of-all-bombs-against-iran-sources-say/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Exclusive: United States military is reportedly contemplating the use of the massive \"mother of all bombs\" against Iran, according to confidential sources familiar with the matter. The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal, would mark a significant escalation in the conflict. This potential deployment, which could target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, has been discussed in secret military planning circles. However, there are concerns about the bomb's effectiveness in achieving President Donald Trump's stated strategic objectives. President Trump faces pressure to end the unpopular war, particularly as Republicans prepare for the midterm elections, which may result in political backlash. While military officials continue to provide the White House with strike options, doubts persist about whether a definitive strategy exists to end the war. Trump has been vocal in his criticism of the conflict, acknowledging its unpopularity among Americans, but has not declared victory. He has also expressed doubts about some allies who advocate for withdrawing US troops, arguing that such a move would resemble defeat. The White House has been holding meetings to discuss various options for Iran, including the potential use of the MOAB prior to US troop withdrawal from the region. While the bomb's effectiveness against Iran's nuclear facilities, particularly those believed to be fortified, is uncertain, it remains a viable option in the administration's arsenal.",
  "summary": "The US military has developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites should President Donald Trump give the order to resume combat operations either before or after the midterm elections, according to multiple US officials familiar with the matter. Using the … The post Exclusive: US considering…",
  "key_points": [
    "US military contemplating use of 'mother of all bombs' against Iran.",
    "GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb is the largest non-nuclear bomb.",
    "Concerns about bomb's effectiveness in achieving Trump's strategic objectives."
  ],
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "US military weighs use of 'mother of all bombs' in potential future strikes on Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/us-military-weighs-use-of-mother-of-all-bombs-in-potential-future-14615731",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/us-military-weighs-using-mother-of-all-bombs-against-iran-in-future",
        "published": "2026-10-15T05:29:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Report: U.S. weighing use of 'mother of all bombs' against Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/report-u-s-weighing-use-of-mother-of-all-bombs-against-iran",
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        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "'Mother of all bombs': US potential Iran strike plans include largest non-nuclear weapon - report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/mother-of-all-bombs-us-potential-iran-strike-plans-include-largest",
        "published": "2026-10-15T05:44:54.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "US military weighs use of ‘mother of all bombs’ in potential future strikes on Iran, CNN says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/us-military-weighs-use-of-mother-of-all-bombs-in-potential-future-14640342",
        "published": "2026-10-15T07:09:24.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': CNN",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/us-considers-hitting-iran-with-mother-of-all-bombs-cnn",
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        "title": "US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/us-considers-hitting-iran-with-mother-of-all-bombs-report",
        "published": "2026-10-15T09:04:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': CNN",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/us-considers-hitting-iran-with-mother-of-all-bombs-cnn-14671101",
        "published": "2026-10-15T09:57:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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