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Iran IRGC announces development of 'father of all bombs' thermobaric weapon

The IRGC announced it is preparing to unveil a new weapon dubbed the 'father of all bombs', a thermobaric device likely comparable to Russia's FOAB. This signals an escalation in Iran's conventional deterrence capabilities, though no technical details or test footage have been released. The move may heighten regional security concerns, particularly for Gulf states and Israel.

Interfaxabout 2 hours agoIR, RU, ILCredibility 33%View source

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