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Iran says it is preparing a new weapon as tensions rise with the US
Iran says it is preparing a new weapon that it calls the “father of all bombs,” according to a spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The spokesperson did not describe the weapon’s type or capabilities, or say when it might be launched.
The announcement followed US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the US could use a large conventional bomb against strategic sites in Tehran.
The Guard also claims Iran’s missile stockpile grew by 1.5 times after its 12-day war with Israel in June 2025, and that missile range, destructive power and accuracy improved.
Those claims were not backed by figures or technical data.
Iran says it is changing its defence policy to strengthen deterrence and would respond to an attack with offensive action, while relying more on asymmetric warfare.
The conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel has raised tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies; talks between Washington and Tehran have stalled over navigation and security there.
Iran says it is preparing a new weapon it calls the “father of all bombs,” as tensions with the United States rise.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard spokesman Hossein Mohebi did not specify the weapon’s type, capabilities or launch date.
His statement followed US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the United States might use the GBU-43/B MOAB against strategic facilities in Tehran.
Mohebi also claimed Iran’s missile stockpile had grown 1.5 times since its 12-day war with Israel in June 2025.
He said Iran was changing its defence doctrine and would respond to an attack with offensive strikes.
- Who
- Iran, through Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Hossein Mohebi, made the announcement. US President Donald Trump had suggested possible use of a large conventional bomb.
- What
- Iran said it was preparing a new weapon dubbed the “father of all bombs.” Mohebi also claimed Iran’s missile stockpile and capabilities had increased.
- When
- Mohebi made the statement on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Iran. The sources do not state where Mohebi made the announcement.
- Why
- The statement came amid rising tensions and after Trump suggested possible use of the US MOAB against strategic facilities in Tehran.
Iran
United States
Weapon and deterrence
Iran
Iran says it is preparing a new weapon and strengthening its deterrent capabilities.
United States
Trump suggested the United States might use the GBU-43/B MOAB against strategic facilities in Tehran.
Response to attack
Iran
Mohebi said Iran would not only retaliate but also launch offensive attacks if attacked.
United States
The sources do not state a US position on Iran’s announcement or on a possible Iranian attack.
Iran fought a 12-day war with Israel.
Iran and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding and continued negotiations, but talks later failed over differences on navigation freedom and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
A new conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel began, according to the article.
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi said Iran was preparing a new weapon and claimed its missile stockpile had grown.
- New weapon
- Dubbed the “father of all bombs”; type and capabilities not disclosed
- Spokesman
- Hossein Mohebi, IRGC spokesman
- US bomb
- GBU-43/B MOAB, described as weighing about 9,800 kilograms
- Missile stockpile
- Mohebi claimed it had increased 1.5 times since June 2025
- First US MOAB use
- April 2017, against an ISIS tunnel complex in Afghanistan
What people are saying
We are in the preparation stage to launch the 'father of all bombs'. This is something new for the enemy.
The quality of these missiles has improved significantly; their range, destructive power, and accuracy in hitting targets have also increased.
If any country attacks us, we will not only retaliate, but also launch an offensive attack.