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PoliticsTrump Rules Out Nuclear Strike on Iran, But Considers 'Mother of All Bombs'
President Donald Trump has explicitly ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran but has not denied reports that the US is considering deploying the 'mother of all bombs' (MOAB). He clarified that the MOAB is a non-nuclear, extremely large bomb.
Al Jazeera English|October 16, 2026
PoliticsUS Weighs 'Mother of All Bombs' Use Against Iran's Nuclear Sites Amid Escalating Tensions
The US is reportedly planning to use its largest non-nuclear bomb, the GBU-43/B MOAB, against Iran's nuclear and energy infrastructure if President Trump orders renewed combat operations. Experts question the bomb's effectiveness against deeply buried targets and its strategic value, suggesting it could be more political theatre than military strategy.
Al Jazeera English|October 15, 2026