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'Mother of all bombs': US potential Iran strike plans include largest non-nuclear weapon - report

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The United States military has developed strike plans against Iran that include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB), the largest non-nuclear weapon in its arsenal, targeting energy and nuclear sites prior to a potential US withdrawal from the region. While officials suggest the MOAB's primary impact would be psychological due to its limited penetration capabilities against deep underground facilities, its potential deployment signifies a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions.
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According to CNN, multiple US officials said that the plans called for the MOAB to be used against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, including Pickaxe Mountain.

'Mother of all bombs': US potential Iran strike plans include largest non-nuclear weapon - report
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