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H.R. McMaster on Trump's "mother of all bombs" plan, Putin "talking" in his ear

CBS News16 October 2026, 16:50 UTCIran

Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as an adviser to President Trump, breaks down what's known about the "mother of all bombs," which sources say was discussed in relation to the Iran war. McMaster also reacts to Mr. Trump's latest comments on the Russia-Ukraine war.

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