US reportedly considering 'mother of all bombs' use against Iran, sources say

CNN, Israel National News and The Jerusalem Post all report, citing sources, that the US is considering using the GBU-43/B MOAB against Iran. The items do not include an official US response.

Timeline

1. 15 Oct, 07:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 15 Oct, 07:31 UTCCNN reports US considering MOAB against Iran
3. 15 Oct, 07:53 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• gbu-43/b moabGoogle Trends
• US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': CNNGulf News
• Exclusive: US weighs possible use of ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, sources sayMezha.net
• US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Is a Massive Attack Coming Soon? US Sends 40,000 Heavy Bombs Worth $2.8 Billion to Boost Israel’s Firepower Amid Rising Middle East TensionsThe Sunday Guardian
• What is the ‘Mother of All Bombs’? The massive US weapon in focus over IranThe Times of India
• Exclusive: US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, sources sayCNN
• US considering using MOAB on IranIsrael National News
• 'Mother of all bombs': US potential Iran strike plans include largest non-nuclear weapon - reportThe Jerusalem Post