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The US wants to use a powerful non-nuclear bomb against Iran, according to media reports
2026-10-16
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited
[Regnum] Washington is considering using the "mother of all bombs" if strikes on the Islamic Republic resume. This was reported on October 15 by CNN, citing US military officials.

The possible use of the powerful GBU-43/B MOAB non-nuclear high-explosive munition is linked to an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump. Journalists explain that full-scale military action could begin either before or after the US midterm elections.

According to their data, the American command has already developed new attack plans, targeting the enemy's nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure. However, the channel's sources doubt the effectiveness of this move. The use of weapons will not allow Washington to change the balance of power or achieve its strategic goals in the Middle East, but it will lead to a serious escalation of the conflict, the publication states.
PJ Media adds:
Ynet has reported on Saturday that Iran has managed to restore its missile and drone factories despite months of bombardment by the U.S. and Israel. This was reported by sources involved in the matter to Bloomberg. The restoration of the factories allows Iran to replenish its weapons stockpile, while Trump has refrained from further strikes ahead of the midterm elections. According to Ynet's Western sources, Tehran still retains the capability to produce weapons and restore its weapons arsenal. One source noted that Iran remains well-equipped with ballistic missiles and certain anti-ship weapons, and that it is capable of quickly adding more.
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