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UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 2:10 AM ET
White House, Pentagon prepare MOAB plans for Iran
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The White House and Pentagon have prepared plans for using a Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb against military sites in Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. A Pentagon official said the department plans for a wide range of operational scenarios to carry out presidential and secretary-level direction.
WHO: The White House and the Pentagon
WHAT: Prepared plans to use a Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb against military sites in Iran if President Donald Trump orders it.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 3:25 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The Pentagon said it plans for a wide range of operational scenarios to carry out presidential and secretary-level direction and ensure mission success.
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