The U.S. military has drawn up plans for a new round of strikes against Iran, including the possible use of the GBU-43/B "Mother of All Bombs," one of the largest non-nuclear bombs in its arsenal, CNN reported on Thursday. Meanwhile, Iran has vowed to continue fighting for its demands. The White House is reportedly facing increasing pressure ahead of the midterm elections to show progress on its Middle East objectives, as soaring energy prices and broader cost pressures are impacting Americans. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a televised address on Wednesday evening that Iran must continue to combine military and defensive capabilities, negotiations, and regional strategic influence to compel the U.S. to accept its demands.