Iran nuclear

'Mother of all bombs': US potential Iran strike plans include largest non-nuclear weapon - report

According to CNN, multiple US officials said that the plans called for the MOAB to be used against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, including Pickaxe Mountain.

This US Department of Defense (DoD) handout photo shows the Massive Ordinance Air Blast (MOAB) weapon March 11, 2003 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
US President Donald Trump attends a campaign rally at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, Arizona, US, October 14, 2026.

Trump says ‘leakers should be shot’ at Arizona rally, days after approving firing-squad execution

A member of a police force stands guard on a street, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran Wednesday, 1st April 2026

Return to war with Iran after US midterm elections may be increasingly likely - analysis

US President Donald Trump with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a special plenum session in honor of  Trump at the Knesset on October 13, 2025.

Netanyahu, Trump discussed possibility of renewing strikes against Iran before elections - report


'We shouldn't worry': Trump assures US prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon

US President Donald Trump claimed in a speech at the White House that Iran would've "blown up the Middle East" if the US hadn't attacked with B-2 bombers and assured that the war would be over soon.

US President Donald Trump gestures at the end of a Columbus Day celebration in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 9, 2026.

Iran must cut enrichment to end war, US uncertain who makes decisions in Tehran, Vance says

Speaking on Monday after a campaign trip in Alaska, Vance said any agreement would require Iran to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, rather than offer assurances of future nuclear drawdowns.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks, Alaska, US, October 5, 2026.

Satellite images show renewed activity at secret Iran nuclear site bombed by IDF

Satellite imagery from VANTOR Technologies showed increased traffic to the site and ongoing earthmoving efforts after Israel struck the facility back in March.

IDF destroyed a secret Iranian nuclear weapons development site on March 3, 2026.

IDF arrests weapons traffickers in Nablus, kills would-be infiltrator in southern Syria

Zamir announces IDF intelligence overhaul • Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels • US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot

IDF operating in Syria's security zone.

Yemen launches counteroffensive against Houthis, flydubai hijacker's motives under investigation

Pete Hegseth says US 'hell-bent' on keeping Iran from achieving nuclear weapons • Iran delays renewing Hamas financial support over failure to undermine West Bank stability • Iran executes detainee

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker while patrolling the skies over the Middle East.

US remains 'hell-bent' on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Hegseth

The US defense secretary said Trump would have every military option available, maintained that Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz, and acknowledged that Iran is attempting to rebuild its damag

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth salutes as he delivers his 2026 "State of the Force" address to US junior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2026.

IDF targets Yahya Sinwar's successor in Gaza strike, kills two PIJ commanders in Gaza City

Trump reportedly discusses next steps of war at secret Camp David meeting • US pushes for pressure on Iran • Yemen claims 20 strikes carried out on Houthis

Smoke and flames rise from a house during an Israeli strike, carried out after the IDF warned residents to evacuate the area, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026.

One injured in Saudi Arabia from missile shrapnel as US reportedly builds up forces in region

Yemen claims 20 strikes carried out on Houthis • Crude oil tanker struck by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says • US deploys third aircraft carrier to Middle East

Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Trump senior adviser tells 'Post' that 'Iran will be resolved imminently' - interview

In an interview with the Post, Trump aide Sebastian Gorka said that the president will not dilute his demands in any version of a potential Iran deal.

Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to U.S. President Donald Trump, walks to an interview outside the White House in Washington.

Iran is renewing progress on its nuclear program, Netanyahu tells UAE President MBZ - report

According to the report, the information Netanyahu presented included details about new construction work at the mountainous site known as “Pickaxe Mountain,” about 140 miles south of Tehran.

A satellite view shows tunnel entrances at Pickaxe Mountain, of the Natanz nuclear facility, near Natanz, Iran, June 30, 2026.