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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 2:10 AM ET
Trump declines to rule out bomb use against Iran
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President Donald Trump declined to rule out using the weapon known as the “Mother of all Bombs” on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump declined to rule out using the “Mother of all Bombs” on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The reason for Trump's remarks was not reported.
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