{
  "id": 16512486,
  "title": "U.S. could use ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran’s nuclear and energy sites — NV infographic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/u-s-could-use-mother-of-all-bombs-against-irans-nuclear-and-energy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T19:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/u-s-could-use-mother-of-all-bombs-against-iran-but-deep-targets-pose-a-challenge-50653235.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The U.S. military possesses the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), the largest non-nuclear bomb in its arsenal, which could potentially be used against Iran's energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities. However, there is uncertainty regarding its effectiveness against deep underground targets, particularly those protected by granite. CNN sources suggest that the MOAB is more suited for clearing large areas rather than penetrating deeply, making it less effective for taking out suspected nuclear facilities. Despite its power, the bomb is unlikely to cause significant damage to targets below the surface. Iran is reportedly preparing for further U.S. strikes and planning retaliatory actions, including against Israel and the UAE. The U.S. has increased its military presence in the region, with aircraft carrier strike groups and additional personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf.",
  "summary": "The U.S. military could use the largest nonnuclear bomb in its arsenal, the GBU-43/B MOAB, to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, CNN reported in October 2026, citing sources.",
  "key_points": [
    "U.S. military has MOAB, largest non-nuclear bomb in arsenal",
    "MOAB effectiveness uncertain against deep underground, granite-protected targets",
    "Iran preparing for further U.S. strikes, planning retaliatory actions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}