#Iran (3)
US Mulls Mother-of-All-Bombs Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites
The US military has drawn up new strike plans against Iran that include using the GBU-43/B MOAB ('mother of all bombs') against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, should President Donald Trump order a resumption of combat operations, CNN reported Thursday (10/15/2026), citing multiple US officials.
Iran Withdraws from the 2026 World Cup After US-Israel Conflict
11 March 2026: Iran's Minister of Youth and Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, announced the national team (Team Melli) was withdrawing from the 2026 World Cup to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Oil Tanker Explodes in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Tensions Rise
Saturday (3/10/2026): Iranian state television reported an oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after switching off its Automatic Identification System (AIS); Iran's Mehr news agency reported a loud blast heard off Qeshm Island; the ship's identity, casualties, and exact cause have not been independently verified.