U.S. military planning for possible renewed strikes on Iran includes the MOAB bomb, CNN reported on October 15, citing multiple U.S. officials. CNBC relayed the account but said it had not independently confirmed it.
The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb is a nonnuclear weapon. Its reported inclusion among options does not establish that President Donald Trump has ordered its use.
An official told CNBC that the Defense Department prepares for many scenarios to carry out directions from the president and defense secretary.
Trump said on October 8 that he would not resume U.S. attacks on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, according to CNBC.
