Washington: The U.S. military has prepared plans for new strikes against Iran should military operations resume, including the potential use of the “Mother of All Bombs” (MOAB)—one of the largest non-nuclear bombs in the U.S. arsenal.

According to a report by the American news network CNN, several U.S. officials have indicated that these plans include the possibility of targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities. However, the final decision regarding such strikes will rest with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The report states that if President Trump orders the resumption of military operations against Iran—either before or after the midterm elections—the U.S. military could execute these plans. It remains unclear whether President Trump has authorized the use of this specific bomb.

The weapon under consideration is officially designated as the MOAB; it is the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal and is capable of causing large-scale destruction. According to the report, its deployment in the ongoing conflict with Iran could significantly escalate the intensity of the war. Nevertheless, sources familiar with U.S. military planning have raised questions regarding its effectiveness.

These sources express skepticism about whether using such a bomb would be effective in achieving the strategic objectives outlined by the U.S. President or in altering the course of the conflict. As of now, no definitive decision has been made regarding the use of this bomb in Iran; therefore, the prospect of targeting energy and nuclear facilities remains, for the time being, limited to reports concerning U.S. military planning.