Trump and Netanyahu discuss potential military strikes against Iran before elections
The US military has prepared attack plans against Iran, including using the GBU-43/B MOAB bomb to target nuclear and energy facilities. The plans could involve strikes before the midterm elections, with President Trump saying no ground troops would be deployed. The weapon, first used in Afghanistan in 2017, is the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal and can destroy an area equivalent to nine urban blocks.
- The US military has drawn up fresh strike plans involving its most powerful non-nuclear bomb against Iranian targets.
- US President Donald Trump stated the US could achieve its goals without using nuclear weapons against Iran.
- The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb is the most powerful non-nuclear bomb the US military possesses.
- The plans include using the MOAB bomb against Iranian energy and nuclear facilities.
- The plans include the possible use of the GBU-43/B.
- The MOAB weighs 21,600 pounds.
- The US deployed the MOAB once during attacks on an ISKP complex in Afghanistan.
- Military circles doubt the MOAB's effectiveness against underground nuclear facilities.
- Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a military operation against Iran.
- The US and Israel believe Iran has stored nuclear program components at Pickaxe Mountain.
- Iran started using new tactics to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The MOAB can destroy a surface area equivalent to nine urban blocks.
- The weapon was developed by Albert L. Weimorts during the Iraq War.
- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and US Central Command leadership strongly support renewed strikes.
- A source indicated the attack would occur before the US withdrawal from CENTCOM area of responsibility.
- The bombing plans are for if Donald Trump orders renewed military operations.
- Afghan authorities claimed 36 IS fighters were killed in the Afghanistan attack.
- Questions remain about the bomb's effectiveness in achieving Washington's strategic objectives.
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