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Washington eyeing MOAB deployment against Iran's underground nuclear…
Fox News reports officials are considering the military's largest non-nuclear bomb for Iran's deeply buried nuclear sites, though no decision has been announced; the parking lot remains unconfirmed.
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- First reported by Fox News: “Washington eyeing MOAB deployment against Iran's underground nuclear facilities”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:06 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Washington, Iran.
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWashington is reportedly weighing the use of the MOAB, the military's largest non-nuclear bomb, against Iran's underground nuclear sites.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLola Cruz is live tonight with what is known.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentHank, I'm standing in a parking lot outside a closed hardware store, which honestly might be safer than wherever this story is headed.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentFox News reports officials are considering the MOAB for Iran's deep underground facilities, which is a major escalation, and no decision has been announced.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhy that bomb in particular?

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentBecause the targets are buried deep, and the MOAB is the biggest conventional weapon in the arsenal.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentBeyond that, officials have said very little, and I covered twenty years of this.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the plan is reportedly the largest bomb we have, aimed at the deepest hole they have.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThat is the reporting, Hank. Meanwhile, a seagull has landed on the crew van and is watching me like it has been briefed.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIs it cleared to be there?

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI'm treating it as hostile until proven otherwise. It has taken one of my fries, which in my experience is how every escalation begins.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHas anything about the bomb been confirmed by the Pentagon or the White House?

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentNot that I've seen. Officials are being extremely tight-lipped, which usually means the situation is more serious than they're letting on.
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