Iran Warns of Retaliation if US Uses ‘Mother of All Bombs’ in Potential Strike
Tensions between Iran and the United States are rising after a senior Iranian lawmaker warned that any American attack using the powerful GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb could trigger retaliation against US forces and their regional allies.
The weapon, widely known as the “Mother of All Bombs” (MOAB), has reportedly emerged as one of the options being considered by the US military if President Donald Trump decides to resume military operations against Iran.
According to CNN, American military planners have been examining potential strike scenarios involving the massive conventional bomb. However, the report does not mean that Washington has made a final decision to use it.
Tehran Issues a Stark Warning
Abbas Moghtadaei, deputy chairman of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, warned that an American attack could have serious consequences.
He reportedly threatened retaliation against US personnel, military bases, and American allies, using the striking phrase that such an escalation could turn the White House into the “Black House.”
The warning reflects Tehran’s position that any new US military operation would risk expanding the confrontation beyond Iran’s borders. American installations across the Middle East could become potential targets in a retaliatory campaign, although the nature and scale of any response remain uncertain.
Iran Says Its Defences Are Strengthening
Alongside its warning, Tehran says it has taken steps to prepare for possible American strikes. Iranian officials claim that air-defence capabilities have been strengthened, damaged military equipment repaired, and new systems acquired.
These preparations suggest that Iran is seeking to improve its ability to withstand another round of attacks. However, the actual effectiveness of its upgraded defences has not been independently established.
The MOAB is a powerful conventional weapon designed to produce an enormous blast, but it is not a nuclear bomb. Its possible use against Iranian facilities would nevertheless carry significant military and political implications, particularly if the targets are located underground or near sensitive infrastructure.
A Dangerous Escalation Risk
The central concern is that a US strike could trigger a cycle of attacks and counterattacks that becomes increasingly difficult to contain.
Retaliation against American bases or allied countries could widen the conflict, threaten regional security, and disrupt strategically important shipping routes and energy supplies.
For now, the reported US preparations and Iran’s warning do not confirm that a new attack is imminent. But the increasingly forceful rhetoric from both sides underscores how quickly the confrontation could escalate if diplomacy gives way to military action.
The critical question is whether Washington and Tehran can avoid a new exchange of strikes—or whether the threat of the MOAB will become another flashpoint in an already volatile conflict.
