US military drafts plans for major strike on Iran's nuclear and energy sites
CNN sources report the US military has prepared new attack plans targeting Iran's energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, potentially using the 'mother of all bombers,' contingent on a presidential order to resume combat before or after midterm elections. The claim is sourced to unnamed officials and unverified; it signals elevated US-Iran tensions and a credible military option, but no order has been given.
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US Considers MOAB Strikes on Iran Nuclear/Energy Sites
US military planning reportedly includes the potential use of the GBU-43/B MOAB against Iranian energy and nuclear infrastructure, contingent on a presidential order for renewed combat operations. This information, primarily sourced to CNN citing unnamed officials, remains unconfirmed and may represent strategic signaling rather than an imminent operational decision. The operational status and timing of any such strike are unconfirmed, raising the risk of a major regional conflict.