Trump considers using largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran
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Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- La Repubblica (Italy)22:32first to report
Media Iran: petroliere contro le mine, esplosioni a sud di Hormuz
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- Index.hr (Croatia)08:05
SAD PRIPREMA planove za napade na Iran i gomila pomorsku silu, no Trump zasad oklijeva s eskalacijom dajući prednost diplomatskim pregovorima.
Wed, 14 October 2026
2 reports- 24sata (Croatia)09:44
Nova strategija uključuje promjene u vrstama napada, ali i njihovoj učestalosti, a jedan od ciljeva je utjecati na ishod američkih izbora
- Vecernji list (Croatia)21:05
Nekoliko tjedana prije američkih izbora za Kongres, svaki novi skok cijena nafte i goriva mogao bi postati politički udarac za Donalda Trumpa
Thu, 15 October 2026
35 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)04:39
AMERIČKA vojska pripremila je nove planove za napad na Iran, uključujući upotrebu 'majke svih bombi' (MOAB) na energetsku i nuklearnu infrastrukturu, ako to naredi predsjednik Trump.
- dailymail.com04:43
President Donald Trump is considering using America's most powerful non-nuclear bomb against Iranian nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure as pressure mounts to end the war.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)04:53
Es ist die größte konventionelle Bombe, die Donald Trump im Arsenal hat. Nun berichtet CNN über mögliche Einsatzpläne der US-Armee. Das Schlachtfeld: Irans Energie- und Nuklearinfrastruktur.
- freemalaysiatoday.com05:20
The potential deployment of the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal would mark a significant escalation in the conflict.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)05:27
Trump je, prema pisanju CNN-a naredio vojsci da razvije dodatne pakete udara protiv iranskih ciljeva koji uključuju "mnogo energetske infrastrukture" i potencijalnu upotrebu MOAB-a, rekao je jedan od izvora za CNN.
- 24sata (Croatia)05:44
Trump se suočava s pritiskom da okonča duboko nepopularan rat, dok se republikanci pripremaju za moguću političku reakciju birača na predstojećim međuizborima
- Times of India06:06
- El Mundo (Spain)06:26
En los últimos meses, Trump ha amenazado reiteradamente con atacar 'Pickaxe Mountain', lugar donde, según Estados Unidos e Israel, Teherán almacena componentes de su programa nuclear Leer
- Vecernji list (Croatia)06:33
MOAB je najveća nenuklearna bomba u američkom arsenalu i protiv Irana još nije upotrijebljena, pa bi njezina uporaba značila eskalaciju
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)06:40
Amerykańska armia przygotowała warianty ataku na Iran z wykorzystaniem bomby GBU-43/B, znanej jako MOAB lub "matka wszystkich bomb" – podała stacja CNN, powołując się na amerykańskich urzędników. Wśród potencjalnych celów wymieniane są obiekty nuklearne oraz infrastruktura energetyczna.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)06:48
- tportal (Croatia)07:43
Američka vojska pripremila je nove planove napada na Iran koji uključuju mogućnost uporabe najmoćnije nenuklearne bombe u američkom arsenalu, poznate kao 'majka svih bombi'. Mete bi mogle biti iranska energetska infrastruktura i nuklearna postrojenja, no vojni stručnjaci upozoravaju da ni takav udar možda ne bi ostvario ciljeve Donalda Trumpa
- iheart.com08:04
The U.S. may use the MOAB in Iran, targeting energy and nuclear sites. Military officials question its effectiveness, as it may not penetrate deep facilities. The MOAB could serve as a psychological tool in the ongoing conflict.
- iheart.com08:04
The U.S. may use the MOAB in Iran, targeting energy and nuclear sites. Military officials question its effectiveness, as it may not penetrate deep facilities. The MOAB could serve as a psychological tool in the ongoing conflict.
- iheart.com08:04
The U.S. may use the MOAB in Iran, targeting energy and nuclear sites. Military officials question its effectiveness, as it may not penetrate deep facilities. The MOAB could serve as a psychological tool in the ongoing conflict.
- iheart.com08:04
The U.S. may use the MOAB in Iran, targeting energy and nuclear sites. Military officials question its effectiveness, as it may not penetrate deep facilities. The MOAB could serve as a psychological tool in the ongoing conflict.
- iheart.com08:04
The U.S. may use the MOAB in Iran, targeting energy and nuclear sites. Military officials question its effectiveness, as it may not penetrate deep facilities. The MOAB could serve as a psychological tool in the ongoing conflict.
- iheart.com08:04
The U.S. may use the MOAB in Iran, targeting energy and nuclear sites. Military officials question its effectiveness, as it may not penetrate deep facilities. The MOAB could serve as a psychological tool in the ongoing conflict.
- israelnationalnews.com08:07
CNN reports that the US military has developed new plans for potential strikes against Iran, including the possible deployment of one of its most destructive conventional weapons.
- israelnationalnews.com08:07
CNN reports that the US military has developed new plans for potential strikes against Iran, including the possible deployment of one of its most destructive conventional weapons.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:14
Proposed use of GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB) would mark significant escalation in conflict with Iran, CNN reports
1 reprint
- N1 Info (Croatia)15 Oct, 07:21their copy
- Polsat News (Poland)08:52
Amerykańska armia ma opracowane plany uderzeń na Iran, które zakładają użycie największej niejądrowej bomby w arsenale Stanów Zjednoczonych - informuje CNN. Matka wszystkich bomb miałaby zaatakować obiekty nuklearne i infrastrukturę energetyczną.
- Le Figaro (France)09:17
Ce modèle, le plus puissant de l’arsenal américain, n’a été utilisé qu’une seule fois en 2017, durant le premier mandat de Donald Trump, contre des positions souterraines du groupe État islamique en Afghanistan.
- Libération (France)10:21
De sources proches du dossier, CNN affirme que Donald Trump a demandé au Pentagone de réfléchir à des scénarios pour frapper des cibles iraniennes avec la GBU-43 Moab. Une arme qui n’a été utilisée qu’une seule fois à ce jour.
- Novinky (Czechia)11:25
Spojené státy v rámci přípravy nových útoků proti Íránu zvažují i nasazení takzvané „matky všech bomb“, tedy GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB). Ta exploduje ještě před dopadem a vyvolá obří tlakovou vlnu. Informovala o tom americká stanice CNN s tím, že by se jednalo o výraznou eskalaci konfliktu.
- informationng.com11:34
The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that
- iRozhlas (Czechia)11:44
Ozbrojené síly USA vypracovaly nové plány úderů na Írán, které zahrnují možné použití jejich nejsilnější nejaderné bomby GBU-43/B, přezdívané „matka všech bomb“. S odvoláním na informované zdroje to ve čtvrtek napsal web stanice CNN. Plány připravené pro případné rozhodnutí prezidenta Donalda Trumpa obnovit vojenské operace před listopadovými volbami do Kongresu či po nich mezi cíle útoků zařadily jaderná zařízení a energetickou infrastrukturu.
1 reprint
- ČT24 (Czechia)15 Oct, 13:05their copy
- iDNES (Czechia)12:58
Americká armáda připravuje možné nové údery na Írán, při nichž by mohla nasadit i „matku všech bomb“, nejsilnější nejadernou zbraň ve svém arzenálu. Zaměřit se chce na energetickou infrastrukturu a jaderná zařízení. Prezident Donald Trump by tím mohl předvést sílu a získat záminku k ukončení nepopulární války.
- Le Figaro (France)13:10
DÉCRYPTAGE - Le président américain était déjà le premier, en 2017, à faire usage de cette ogive, la plus puissante de l’arsenal conventionnel américain. Il a demandé au Pentagone de prévoir son utilisation sur des installations énergétiques et nucléaires iraniennes, selon CNN.
- Al Jazeera English15:46
US media reports military considering plans to use GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB)
- ANSA (Italy)19:45
'Gli Usa valutano il ricorso a quest'arma', costo stimato di oltre 15 milioni di dollari l'una, 11 tonnellate di esplosivo che scatenano il terrore
- ANSA (Italy)19:45
Cnn, la Gbu-43/b è la più grande bomba non nucleare nell'arsenale
- ANSA (Italy)19:45
'Gli Usa valutano il ricorso alla Moab', 11 tonnellate di esplosivo che scatenano il terrore
- ABC (Spain)21:20
Estados Unidos está considerando utilizar contra Irán su bomba no nuclear más grande si el presidente Donald Trump decide reanudar los combates en la guerra, que se encuentra en punto muerto, según ha informado este CNN el jueves.El Ejército evalúa el posible uso de la bomba GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), más conocida como la 'madre de todas las bombas' , para atacar infraestructuras energéticas iraníes y sitios nucleares, según el medio, que cita a funcionarios familiarizados con...
- Times of India22:52
Fri, 16 October 2026
3 reports- Bloomberg Politics01:45
President Donald Trump declined to rule out using a weapon known as the “Mother of all Bombs” on Iran after the US midterm elections.
- Al Jazeera English10:21
It is the first time the president has addressed nuclear weapons, but he didn't deny US could use 'mother of all bombs'.
- naturalnews.com16:00
You Can’t Bomb the Strait of Hormuz Back Open Again The corporate media is at it again, leaking war plans to manufacture consent for another escalation in the Middle East. The Pentagon’s official response was predictably robotic: “The Department of War plans for a wide range of operational scenarios to execute Presidential and Secretary level […]
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- Times of India12:08
Military discussions are considering the use of the MOAB against Iran's nuclear facilities and military targets. However, the effectiveness of the MOAB is limited against deeply buried sites protected by reinforced concrete. Analysts highlight that the GBU-57 penetrator is better suited for such underground facilities, which require specialized weapons for effective targeting. While the MOAB has a strong psychological impact, its military utility against hardened targets is questionable.
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- bankingnews.gr15:45
Global awe and terror in the US and Israel: Iran threatens father of all missiles