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US Considers Deployment of 'Mother of All Bombs' Against Iran

The United States is considering the use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) against Iran. The MOAB, which explodes before impact and generates a massive pressure wave, is seen as a significant escalation of the conflict. The report was cited by CNN and published by Pajhwok Afghan News on October 15, 2026.

The United States is considering the deployment of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), a weapon known as the 'Mother of All Bombs,' against Iran. The MOAB is designed to explode before impact, creating an enormous pressure wave that can destroy structures and infrastructure. The report, cited by CNN, was published by Pajhwok Afghan News on October 15, 2026, at 10:20:40 UTC. The consideration of using the MOAB represents a significant escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran. The weapon's use would mark a major shift in the military strategy of the United States in the region. The report was published by Pajhwok Afghan News on October 15, 2026, with multiple entries detailing the same information, though with slight variations in timing.

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IndependentNovinkyOct 15, 03:25 PM
US Considering Use of 'Mother of All Bombs' Against Iran

The United States, in the context of preparing new attacks against Iran, is also considering the deployment of so-called 'Mother of All Bombs,' that is, the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB). It explodes even before impact and generates an enormous pressure wave. This was reported by the American station CNN, noting that this would represent a significant escalation of the conflict.

IndependentPajhwok Afghan NewsOct 15, 02:20 PM
US considering use of ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran - Pajhwok Afghan News

US considering use of ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran  Pajhwok Afghan News