Pezeshkian Calls for Unity as US Weighs Strikes on Iranian Facilities

The US military has reportedly drafted potential strike plans, including the use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast, or MOAB, against suspected nuclear sites like Pickaxe Mountain. While officials familiar with the planning suggest these options may be presented to President Donald Trump, experts remain skeptical about the weapon’s utility. Despite the MOAB being the largest non-nuclear bomb in the American arsenal, sources cited by CNN indicate it lacks the deep-penetration capabilities required to compromise heavily fortified underground facilities.

Trump continues to emphasize the goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, yet his administration faces mounting pressure to resolve the conflict before the November midterm elections. With no clear diplomatic breakthrough on the horizon, military planners are bracing for potential Iranian retaliation. Advisers are reportedly scouting for strike options that might offer Washington a symbolic victory, avoiding a ground invasion while creating space for a potential exit from the escalating standoff.