
Once again clouds of great tension have started looming in global politics. A big and sensational news is coming out about America’s President Donald Trump. According to reports, the US military has prepared the world’s most powerful non-nuclear bomb for possible attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure and secret nuclear sites. GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) A complete plan for its use has been prepared. Just before the upcoming midterm elections in America, Trump’s move is expected to lead to another fierce war in the Middle East.
What is US President Donald Trump’s new military plan?
Mid-term elections are going to be held in America next month i.e. in the beginning of November. Amidst his declining popularity within the country and political pressure from the Republican Party, President Donald Trump is once again planning to create a major upheaval in the politics of West Asia. Quoting major media reports, it has come to light that American military officials have prepared a blueprint for a new military operation against Iran.
Officials say that President Trump can give the green signal to this military action any time before or after the elections. However, defense experts and internal sources also believe that there is still doubt as to how effective the use of this huge conventional bomb against Iran will prove to be in turning the tide of the war. Despite the ongoing American bombing for more than six months, there is no sign of a solution between the two countries through diplomacy or dialogue, due to which resentment is also increasing among American voters.
What is the almighty bomb MOAB and its specialty?
MOAB full name of Massive Ordnance Air Blast Is, which is considered to be the heaviest and most powerful non-nuclear (conventional) bomb of the US military. Due to its immense destructive capacity and huge size, it has become famous all over the world. ‘Mother of All Bombs’ That is, it is known as the mother of all bombs.
The figures related to the technical and lethality of this bomb are mind-blowing:
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Net Weight: This heavy bomb weighs approximately 9,800 kg (21,600 lb).
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Length: Its total length is about 30 feet (9 meters).
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Explosive Capacity: It is filled with about 8,500 kg of powerful H-6 explosive, which has the capacity to cause a devastating blast equivalent to about 11 tons of TNT.
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Guided System: It is a state-of-the-art GPS-guided ‘smart’ bomb, which is dropped directly and accurately on the target with the help of special wings.
Originally this bomb was designed to destroy heavy concentrations of enemy forces, armored vehicles and extremely strong bunkers built above ground. Later, the scope of its firepower was extended to the secret tunnels and caves inside the mountains. Now the US Army wants to use this deadly weapon to completely destroy Iran’s nuclear and energy plants.
What is its old connection with the notorious terrorist organization ISIS?
This is not the first time that the use of MOAB is being discussed. President Donald Trump during his first term i.e. in the year 2017, the dreaded terrorist organization in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. ISIS Became the first US President to approve the use of this bomb against the underground tunnel network of America.
According to Afghan officials, at least 36 ISIS terrorists were killed in that historic attack and many of their hideouts and tunnels were completely destroyed. However, even at that time, there was a heated debate around the world on the use of this massive destructive weapon and the question was asked to the American Army whether such a heavy weapon was really needed or not. Now if America uses this bomb against Iran, then once again there will be sharp reactions at the international level and the tension in Central Asia may reach its peak.
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