US military officials have drafted new strike plans potentially involving the Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, or MOAB, to target Iranian energy and nuclear infrastructure if President Trump orders a resumption of combat operations. The potential use of the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal marks a significant escalation as Trump faces domestic pressure to end the unpopular six-month conflict before midterm elections, while internal doubts persist regarding the weapon's strategic effectiveness.
US Military Develops Plans to Use MOAB Against Iranian Sites Amid War Pressure