Iran Threatens Israel and US With New 'Father of Bombs' Weapon
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a new "father of bombs" weapon in response to the U.S. "mother of all bombs." The IRGC also reported a 50% increase in its missile arsenal since June 2025, enhancing capabilities against potential U.S. or Israeli targets. This development occurs amidst reports of potential U.S. consideration of using heavy bombs against Iran.
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- Iran's IRGC announced a new "father of bombs" weapon to counter the U.S. "mother of all bombs."
- The IRGC stated Iran's missile arsenal has increased by 50% since June 2025.
- The new Iranian munition's specifications and deployment date remain undisclosed.
- The U.S. reportedly considered using heavy aerial bombs against Iran.
- Iran previously accused Israel of provoking a new war.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the development of a new powerful munition, dubbed the "father of bombs," intended as a response to the American GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), known as the "mother of all bombs." The IRGC representative, Hossein Mohabbi, revealed the upcoming weapon but did not disclose its technical specifications or deployment timeline. The American MOAB, weighing over nine tons, is one of the largest non-nuclear aerial bombs in the U.S. arsenal and was first used in Afghanistan in 2017 against ISIS positions.
This announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Mohabbi also stated that Iran has significantly increased its missile arsenal by 50% since a conflict with Israel in June 2025, enhancing missile range, accuracy, and destructive power. These developments follow reports suggesting the U.S. is considering the use of heavy aerial bombs, potentially including the MOAB, in a future military operation against Iran, with media reports identifying energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities as possible targets. However, there has been no official confirmation of U.S. plans to use the MOAB against Iran.
Earlier, Iran had accused Israel of provoking a new war.
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