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US weighs using 'Mother of All Bombs' in potential strikes on Iran: report

Reported by 49 outlets from 29 countries, in 8 languages, between 15 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.

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Bam, Iran (2013)

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The United States is reportedly considering using its largest non-nuclear bomb, the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast, against Iran. This potential strike, which could mark the first use of the weapon against Iran, is being considered if President Donald Trump decides to renew combat. The military has reportedly prepared plans for this potential action.

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  1. US weighs using 'Mother of All Bombs' in potential strikes on Iran: report Headline of the event's most representative article · TRT World, 15 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Iran. Other places involved: United States. See on the map
  3. Reported by 49 outlets from 29 countries, in 8 languages, between 15 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.61 articles · See all headlines

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United States

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India5
Egypt4
France4
Other countries36

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  1. First article seen: “سي إن إن: أمريكا تدرس استخدام "أم القنابل" ضد إيران”
  2. Covered by 10 outlets
  3. Covered by 25 outlets
  4. 5 new outlets, including “एक्सप्लेनर: क्या ईरान पर बरसेगा तबाही वाला बम, इसमें क्या खास, ट्रंप क्यों कर रहे तीन नंवबर का इंतजार?”

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