IRGC spokesman criticizes US over 'Mother of Bombs' threat

Brigadier General Hossein Mohebi, a spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), issued a statement on Saturday criticizing Washington over what he described as threats to use the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), commonly known as the "mother of all bombs," against Iran. In his message, Mohebi said that the future belongs to a nation that turns the enemies' "biggest" threats into a subject of public humor.

The statement comes amid reports that the US military has developed strike plans that could involve using the MOAB against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders a resumption of combat operations. The MOAB is the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal, and its potential use would mark a significant escalation in the conflict between Tehran and Washington.

However, officials familiar with military planning discussions say questions remain over whether the weapon would help achieve US strategic objectives. The report did not provide further details on the specific targets or the likelihood of such an order being given.

According to Mehr News Agency (MNA), the IRGC spokesman's remarks were made in response to these reports, highlighting the heightened tensions between Iran and the United States.