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U.S. reportedly weighs 'mother of all bombs' for Iran strikes
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Key Points:
- The U.S. military has developed options for renewed strikes on Iran, potentially involving the use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, one of the largest non-nuclear bombs in its arsenal, according to CNN.
- The "mother of all bombs," weighing 21,600 pounds, has not previously been used against targets in Iran but was deployed in Afghanistan in 2017 during the Trump administration.
- President Donald Trump stated he would not authorize military strikes before the November 3 midterm elections, despite rising tensions in the Middle East.
- Tensions have escalated following the sinking of a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz and fatal attacks on Saudi Arabia by Iran-backed Houthis.
- The White House faces increasing pressure to demonstrate progress in the Middle East as Americans confront rising energy costs and economic challenges ahead of the midterms.
