The claim that the USA is considering using the "mother of all bombs"

In its report, which CNN did not share by name but based on US officials with knowledge of the matter, it was claimed that the Washington administration is considering using the GBU-43/B (MOAB) bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump gives the approval to resume attacks before or after the midterm elections.

The news stated that the first use of the weapon, called the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal, against Iran could lead to significant tension in the conflict, but it was noted that there are doubts about how effective the bomb in question could be in achieving Trump's strategic goals.

The news claimed that Trump instructed the military to prepare additional attack plans against Iranian targets, covering the energy infrastructure and including the possible use of MOAB, and that there were plans to attack Iran's nuclear facilities, including Kazma Mountain.

The news commented that MOAB was "good at clearing large areas" but was not designed as a deep-penetrating warhead, and evaluated that the bomb's wide explosion impact area would increase concerns about the possibility of civilian casualties.

The news also included the claim that Trump may choose to use MOAB as a psychological weapon against Iran.