US and Israel prepare strikes on Iran as Tehran threatens 'father of all bombs'

The United States and Israel have prepared plans for renewed strikes on Iran's energy, nuclear, and missile facilities, while Tehran has threatened to unveil a weapon it calls the "father of all bombs," according to The New York Times. The plans involve a short, intensive operation, with exercises already conducted over Iraq. US War Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week to discuss the potential action. Some US officials believe another round of attacks could push Iran's economy to the brink and force diplomatic concessions. Iran has warned of retaliation, with an IRGC spokesperson saying, "We will show them the 'Father of All Bombs.'" The threat follows reports that President Donald Trump has considered using the 22,000-pound MOAB against Iran's underground nuclear facility, though weapons specialists question its effectiveness. Trump postponed a similar operation earlier this month, and a decision remains uncertain.