Trump rejects nuclear and ground options against Iran, MOAB discussed

Trump rejects nuclear and ground options against Iran, MOAB discussed

President Donald Trump told Newsmax in Washington on 16 October that he has no plans to employ nuclear weapons or deploy ground troops against Iran, even as he discussed the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb. Earlier in the week, U.

S. officials said they were reviewing options that could involve the MOAB for potential strikes on Iranian energy and nuclear facilities, and the White House and Pentagon had drafted contingency plans to use the bomb against Iranian military targets if directed by the president.

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The claim that on October 16, 2026, President Donald Trump stated to Newsmax he has no plans to use nuclear weapons against Iran is partially confirmed. The claim that on the same date, President Donald Trump said he has no plans to deploy ground forces against Iran is also partially confirmed.

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16 अक्टूबर 2026
1 कुल
Trump rules out nuclear weapons, ground troops in Iran
Trump rules out nuclear weapons, ground troops in Iran

CNBC • 16 अक्टू 07:56

President Donald Trump told Newsmax he has no plans to employ nuclear weapons or deploy ground forces against Iran, while commenting on the MOAB bomb.

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15 अक्टूबर 2026
4 कुल
White House prepares plans to use weapon dubbed "mother of all bombs" on Iran, sources say
White House prepares plans to use weapon dubbed "mother of all bombs" on Iran, sources say

CBS News • 15 अक्टू 19:20

U.S. officials say the White House and Pentagon have drafted operational plans to employ a Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb against Iranian military targets if directed by President Trump.

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What is the ‘Mother of All Bombs’ US could use in Iran?
What is the ‘Mother of All Bombs’ US could use in Iran?

Al Jazeera • 15 अक्टू 15:51

U.S. officials have outlined plans to use the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb on Iran's energy and nuclear facilities, a move that experts say may have limited strategic value.

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U.S. reportedly weighs 'mother of all bombs' for Iran strikes
U.S. reportedly weighs 'mother of all bombs' for Iran strikes

CNBC • 15 अक्टू 10:44

U.S. officials are reviewing options that could involve the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb for future operations against Iran, amid heightened regional tensions.

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US considering using ‘Mother of All Bombs’ against Iran, sources say
US considering using ‘Mother of All Bombs’ against Iran, sources say

CNN • 15 अक्टू 04:01

U.S. officials say the Pentagon has drafted strike options that could involve the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb against Iranian energy and nuclear facilities, pending a decision from President Trump.

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