Iran teases new ‘Father of All Bombs’ as tensions with US rise
What Happened
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it is preparing to unveil a new weapon it calls the“Father of All Bombs.” IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi described it as “something new for the enemy” but did not disclose its type, technical specifications, capabilities or when it would be unveiled. The statement follows reports that the US military has prepared options involving the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), nicknamed the “Mother of All Bombs,” for potential strikes on Iranian targets if President Trump authorises renewed military action. The existence of military plans does not mean a strike has been authorised.
Key Takeaways
Iran’s “Father of All Bombs” remains an unverified military claim with no disclosed specifications. For now, it should not be portrayed as demonstrably more powerful than the US MOAB.