Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 2:10 AM ET
U.S. weighs MOAB use in potential Iran strikes
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
The U.S. military is planning options that could include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast, or MOAB, against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, CNN reported, citing officials familiar with the matter. The weapon is one of the largest non-nuclear bombs in the U.S. arsenal; its use is conditional on President Donald Trump deciding to renew combat.
WHO: The U.S. military
WHAT: The U.S. military is planning for the potential use of a MOAB bomb against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, according to CNN.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The plans are for potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump decides to renew combat.
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