Iran Warns of 'Father of All Bombs' as US Considers Strikes

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated it is prepared to retaliate with a powerful weapon, referred to as the 'father of all bombs,' according to the Hindustan Times. The article notes that this response is directly linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump's 'mother of all bombs' threat. Asian News International reported that the U.S. is weighing the possibility of new strikes on Iran, with Tehran issuing a warning of the 'father of all bombs' as a deterrent. The two outlets differ in their emphasis: Hindustan Times attributes the threat to Trump's past statement, while Asian News International does not specify the origin of the threat. The IRGC's reference to the 'father of all bombs' is more elaborated in the Hindustan Times, which suggests the weapon is ready for use, while Asian News International provides a more general warning from Tehran.