Brief
US draws up plans to use MOAB against Iran’s energy and nuclear sites
The Pentagon and White House have prepared contingency plans for the massive non‑nuclear bomb amid escalating US‑Iran conflict.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The United States military has prepared contingency plans that could see the GBU‑43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), dubbed the “mother of all bombs,” employed against Iran’s energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, according to reports from CNN and CBS News.
What happened
US officials told CNN that the MOAB could be used against Iranian targets if President Donald Trump orders fresh strikes. CBS News, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that the White House and the Pentagon have also drafted plans to employ the weapon against military targets in Iran.
What the reports add
CNN’s account focuses on the potential use of the bomb specifically against Iran’s energy and nuclear facilities, while CBS News emphasizes that the plans cover broader military targets and notes a White House spokesperson’s refusal to comment on “sensitive military plans that may or may not exist.” Both outlets mention that President Trump is keeping all options open to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
What was said
A White House spokesperson told CBS News the administration would not comment on the plans but added that Trump was “keeping all options open to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.”
How it came about
The MOAB, the largest non‑nuclear bomb in the US arsenal, has been considered for use as the US‑Iran war entered its eighth month, a development previously reported by Felo News in an article on 15 October 2026 about possible MOAB deployment.
Key facts
- US officials have drafted plans to use the GBU‑43/B MOAB against Iranian energy and nuclear sites if President Trump orders it. (news18.com)
- A White House spokesperson declined to comment on the plans but said Trump is keeping all options open to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions. (news18.com)
- The MOAB is the largest non‑nuclear bomb in the US arsenal, weighing about 21,600 lb with an 18,700 lb explosive payload. (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “'Mother Of All Bombs' In US Plans For Potential Strikes On Iran's Energy, Nuclear Sites: Report”
