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US military weighs use of 'mother of all bombs' in potential future strikes on Iran, CNN says

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15 October 2026

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United States

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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US military is considering using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb in future strikes on Iran, targeting its energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, indicating a potential significant escalation. Iranian officials emphasise combining military strength with negotiations to establish deterrence and control access through the Strait of Hormuz.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must reassess risk if your product or service touches Middle East energy or defence sectors, as US strike plans could disrupt supply and spike volatility. Military escalation signals heightened barriers to market stability and international partnerships in the region.

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2 sources · 15 Oct 2026

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