Iran Announces New "Father of All Bombs" Weapon
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Iran announced it is developing a new weapon called the "father of all bombs" in response to the U.S. "mother of all bombs." A representative of the IRGC stated the weapon's details are not yet public. The announcement follows reports of potential U.S. use of the MOAB against Iranian targets. Iran also claims its missile arsenal has grown significantly since a June 2025 conflict with Israel.
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- Iran announced a new weapon called the "father of all bombs" in response to the U.S. MOAB.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps representative did not reveal technical details or a presentation date.
- U.S. military is reportedly considering using the MOAB against Iranian nuclear and energy facilities.
- Iran claims its missile arsenal has increased 50% since a June 2025 conflict with Israel.
- Iran asserts its missiles can now target U.S. aircraft carriers and warships.
Iran is preparing to unveil a new weapon unofficially dubbed the "father of all bombs," according to the Türkiye Today news agency. Hossein Mohabbi, a representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that this development is a response to the American GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb, known as the "mother of all bombs." Specific details about the new munition's technical specifications and its presentation date have not yet been disclosed.
This announcement comes amid reports that the U.S. military is considering the use of the MOAB against Iran's energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities. The American MOAB, a guided bomb weighing over 9,000 kg, is designed for massive destruction using conventional explosives and was used by the U.S. in Afghanistan in 2017.
Mohabbi also highlighted Iran's growing missile capabilities, claiming the country's arsenal has increased by 50% since the conflict with Israel in June 2025. He asserted that Iran has improved the range, accuracy, and destructive power of its missiles, enabling them to successfully target American aircraft carriers and warships.
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