US Military Considers MOAB Bomb as Iran Vows to Fight
· World · CNBC, Indian Express
The US military has reportedly drawn up options for renewed strikes on Iran that include the potential use of the 21,600-pound GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, commonly known as the mother of all bombs. CNN reported the planning Thursday, citing multiple US officials, though CNBC has not independently confirmed the report. President Donald Trump stated Oct. 8 that he would not resume strikes before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Meanwhile, regional tensions have escalated following the sinking of a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz and fatal Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf responded by stating Tehran will combine military capabilities and negotiations to press its demands.
Why it matters
The potential use of heavy ordnance and rising maritime attacks escalate Middle East conflict risks, directly driving up global energy prices and cost pressures for consumers.
Read the original report — CNBC
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