--- title: "US military considers using powerful bomb against Iran" description: "Most outlets led with the claim that the US is considering the use of its most powerful non-nuclear explosive, referred to as the “mother of all bombs,” against Iran. The Nation added context that the military has developed strike plans targeting Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, while ProPakistani briefly summarized the report without providing additional details." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/14365-us-military-weighs-use-of-mother-of-all-bombs-in-potential site: HarZaviya language: en --- # US military considers using powerful bomb against Iran world · updated 16 Oct 2026, 3:00 PM PKT · 15–16 Oct 2026 · 18 articles from 16 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 16 Oct 2026 — US military considers using powerful bomb against Iran (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the claim that the US is considering the use of its most powerful non-nuclear explosive, referred to as the “mother of all bombs,” against Iran. The Nation added context that the military has developed strike plans targeting Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, while ProPakistani briefly summarized the report without providing additional details. - **Hum News English** — [What is the ‘Mother of All Bombs’ Trump is considering using against Iran?](https://humenglish.com/latest/what-is-the-mother-of-all-bombs-trump-is-considering-using-against-iran/) · 16 Oct 2026, 3:00 PM PKT > Nearly a decade after the United States dropped its largest conventional blast bomb on an Islamic State (IS) stronghold in Afghanistan, the weapon known as the “Mother of All Bombs” has resurfaced in American military planning, this time with Iran potentially in its sights. According to an exclusive CNN report on October 15, the US military has developed options that include using the GBU-43/B ... - **ProPakistani** — [US Plans to Drop ‘Mother of All Bombs’ on Iran](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/16/us-plans-to-drop-mother-of-all-bombs-on-iran/) · 16 Oct 2026, 11:01 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > The United States is weighing the use of its most powerful non-nuclear explosive against Iran, with military officials including the… Read More - **The Nation** — [US military weighs use of ‘mother of all bombs’ on Iran: CNN](https://www.nation.com.pk/16-Oct-2026/us-military-weighs-use-mother-bombs-iran-cnn) · 16 Oct 2026, 7:26 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON - The US military has developed strike plans that could include using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infra­structure and nuclear sites should President Donald Trump order renewed combat opera­tions, CNN reported on Thursday, citing multi­ple US sources familiar with the. ### 15 Oct 2026 — US considers using 'Mother of All Bombs' in potential Iran strikes, per CNN report (14 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the US military is considering the use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, also known as the "Mother of All Bombs," in potential future strikes on Iran, citing CNN as the source. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with a focus on the bomb being a significant escalation and a potential target of Iranian energy and nuclear infrastructure. A few outlets, such as Hum News English and Abb Takk News, briefly mentioned the possibility of renewed military action by President Trump, while others like Minute Mirror and Pakistan Observer used slightly more condensed or speculative phrasing. - **Daily Times** — [US reportedly considers ‘Mother of All Bombs’ for potential strikes on Iran](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1567734/us-reportedly-considers-mother-of-all-bombs-for-potential-strikes-on-iran/) · 15 Oct 2026, 10:21 PM PKT > US military planners have reportedly developed new strike options against Iran, including the possible use of the massive ‘Mother of All Bombs’ (MOAB). According to US media reports, the proposed targets include Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities. Any deployment of the weapon would mark a major escalation in the conflict. Read More: US weighs […] - **Pakistan Today** — [US weighs ‘Mother of All Bombs’ option against Iran as Tehran rejects surrender](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/15/us-weighs-mother-of-all-bombs-option-against-iran-as-tehran-rejects-surrender) · 15 Oct 2026, 8:37 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > US military planners have reportedly developed options involving the weapon against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear-related sites. - **Abb Takk News** — [US reportedly weighs MOAB option in potential Iran strikes](https://abbtakk.tv/us-reportedly-weighs-moab-option-in-potential-iran-strikes/) · 15 Oct 2026, 8:06 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > WEB DESK: The United States is reportedly considering the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, commonly known as the “Mother of All Bombs,” as one option if President Donald Trump orders renewed military action against Iran, according to media, citing officials familiar with the discussions. The reported plans identify Iranian... - **Geo News** — [US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': report](https://www.geo.tv/latest/686696-us-considers-hitting-iran-with-mother-of-all-bombs-report) · 15 Oct 2026, 7:08 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb is pictured in this undated handout photo. — ReutersMoab is designed as a deep-penetration warhead.US to target Iran’s energy facilities with Moab.US dials back operations in favour of economic pressure.The United States is... - **Pakistan Observer** — [US Plans Potential ‘Mother of All Bombs’ Attack on Iran](https://pakobserver.net/us-plans-potential-mother-of-all-bombs-attack-on-iran/) · 15 Oct 2026, 5:39 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > The US military has prepared contingency plans that could involve using “mother of all bombs” if President Trump orders renewed… - **24 News HD** — [US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs'](https://www.24newshd.tv/15-Oct-2026/us-considers-hitting-iran-mother-bombs) · 15 Oct 2026, 4:01 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that has hit a deadlock, CNN reported Thursday. - **Dawn** — [US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': report](https://www.dawn.com/news/2037331/us-considers-hitting-iran-with-mother-of-all-bombs-report) · 15 Oct 2026, 2:04 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that has hit a deadlock, CNN reported on Thursday. The military is planning for the potential use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb — better known by its nickname, the “Mother Of All Bombs” — to target Iranian energy infrastruct... - **ARY News (English)** — [US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran: CNN](https://arynews.tv/us-considering-using-mother-of-all-bombs-against-iran-cnn) · 15 Oct 2026, 1:54 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > The potential deployment of the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal would mark a significant escalation in the conflict, although... - **Business Recorder** — [US military weighs use of ‘mother of all bombs’ in potential future strikes on Iran, CNN says](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444354/us-military-weighs-use-of-mother-of-all-bombs-in-potential-future-strikes-on-iran-cnn-says) · 15 Oct 2026, 12:20 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The US military has developed strike plans that could include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, also known as the “mother of all bombs”, against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders renewed combat operations, CNN reported on Thursday citing US officials familiar with the matter. China tests its own ‘Mother of All Bombs’ The potential... - **Minute Mirror** — [US weighs ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran a...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/us-weighs-mother-of-all-bombs-against-iran-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens-644856/) · 15 Oct 2026, 11:40 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > The US military has reportedly considered using the “mother of all bombs” against Iranian energy and nuclear sites as attacks on commerc..... - **Aaj News (English)** — [US draws up plans to use ‘Mother of All Bombs’ against Iran: CNN](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330476568/us-draws-up-plans-to-use-mother-of-all-bombs-against-iran-cnn) · 15 Oct 2026, 10:08 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The US military has developed strike plans ​that could include using ‌the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, also known ​as the “mother of ​all bombs”, against Iranian energy ⁠infrastructure and nuclear sites ​if President Donald Trump ​orders renewed combat operations, CNN reported on Thursday, citing US ​officials familiar with the ​matter. The potential deployment of the largest ‌non-... - **Hum News English** — [US weighs ‘mother of all bombs’ in potential Iran strikes, CNN reports, as Ghalibaf vows to force concessions](https://humenglish.com/latest/us-weighs-mother-of-all-bombs-in-potential-iran-strikes-cnn-reports-as-ghalibaf-vows-to-force-concessions/) · 15 Oct 2026, 9:38 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > LONDON/WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: The United States military has drawn up plans that could involve using its largest non-nuclear air-delivered bomb against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders renewed combat operations, CNN reported on Thursday, as Tehran vowed to combine military preparedness with negotiations to force Washington to accept its demands. Th... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [US military weighs use of ‘mother of all bombs’ in potential future strikes on Iran, CNN says](https://www.arabnews.pk/middle-east/us-military-weighs-use-of-mother-of-all-bombs-in-potential-future-strikes-on-iran-cnn-says-3004204) · 15 Oct 2026, 9:26 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The US military is considering deploying the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb against Iranian sites if operations resume. CNN reports this could escalate the conflict significantly. - **The Express Tribune** — [US military weighs use of ‘mother of all bombs’ in potential future strikes on Iran, CNN says](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634955/us-military-weighs-use-of-mother-of-all-bombs-in-potential-future-strikes-on-iran-cnn-says) · 15 Oct 2026, 4:25 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Potential deployment of the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal would mark significant escalation in conflict ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [US military launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after Jordan base attacks](https://harzaviya.com/stories/860-us-vows-retaliatory-strikes-against-iran-after-jordan-base) · 30 Jul 2026 · 7 outlets · 2 developments · 70% related 18 articles from 16 outlets, 15–16 Oct 2026. 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