U.S. Considers Using Massive Ordnance Air Blast Against Iran
· World · The Hindu, Times of India
The United States is considering using its largest non-nuclear weapon, the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb, against Iran if combat resumes in the stalled conflict. Military planners are evaluating the bomb, commonly known as the Mother Of All Bombs, to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites. Officials have raised doubts about the weapon's effectiveness against suspected underground nuclear installations, noting it is designed for area clearance rather than deep penetration. The conflict erupted in February following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, and diplomatic efforts have remained at an impasse since the summer. President Donald Trump faces low approval ratings ahead of midterm elections, with public dissatisfaction over the war and fuel price increases impacting his Republican Party.
Why it matters
A potential escalation involving the Mother Of All Bombs risks widening the conflict in the Middle East, with direct implications for regional stability, global energy supplies, and crude oil prices.
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