Iran: Explosions/remote violence in Tehran
US plans to use 'mother of all bombs' against Iran, says TV. The "mother of all bombs" is a conventional 9.8-ton GPS-guided explosive with power equivalent to about 11 tons of TNT. United States Armed Forces / AFP The United States Armed Forces have drawn up attack plans against Iran that may use the GBU-43/B bomb, known as the “mother of all bombs.” The information was released by CNN International this Thursday (15), based on reports from American authorities. The targets would be nuclear facilities and the country's energy infrastructure. The attacks could occur if President Donald Trump orders the resumption of military operations. The use of the largest non-nuclear bomb in the American arsenal would represent a significant escalation of the conflict. However, there are still doubts about the effectiveness of the weapon in achieving Washington's strategic objectives, according to authorities interviewed by the American television network. Largest explosive in the American arsenal The explosive's nickname, “mother of all bombs” (Mother of All Bombs, in the original English), comes from the acronym MOAB. The acronym, in turn, stands for Massive Ordnance Air Blast. The weapon weighs about 9.8 tons and is approximately nine meters long. Its explosive power is equivalent to about 11 tons of TNT. Despite its destructive power, it does not compare to the nuclear bombs used by the United States against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945. The MOAB was first tested in March 2003, in Florida. The bomb is GPS-guided and was designed to be launched from military transport aircraft, such as the MC-130, with the aid of a parachute. Developed by Albert L. Weimorts Jr., of the US Air Force Research Laboratory, the weapon was designed to hit targets in a large area with an intense shockwave. READ ALSO Rubio says Iran 'lost control' of the Strait of Hormuz Houthis bomb presidential palace area in Yemen; government says there are dead, but prime minister is safe Trump administration sends hundreds of soldiers to Latin America, says 'New York Times' War on hold The United States decided to suspend attacks against Iranian targets until the end of the midterm legislative elections - the midterms, scheduled for November 3rd. In a publication at the beginning of October, the country's president, Donald Trump, dismissed new attacks against the Persian country until the end of the month and said that Washington and Tehran are having “productive discussions.” “I want to make it clear to everyone that, although Iran is in a very bad shape, both economically and militarily, and although the blockade remains in full force and effect, (...) we will not attack Iran at any time before the midterm elections that will be held in the United States.” After the president's publication, the US Treasury announced new sanctions against Iran, targeting dozens of people, entities, and vessels. Despite the suspension of attacks, there is no ceasefire agreement in place between the countries. Trump mocks death of young man in tiger cage and shares montage with animal.
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