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US Military Targets Iranian Assets Amid Ongoing Aggression

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The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes on multiple Iranian targets following President Biden's directive, citing Iran's failure to adhere to a ceasefire. The strikes were aimed at Iranian military infrastructure, including surveillance systems, communication networks, air defense installations, and drone storage facilities, in response to ongoing threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation underscores the heightened tensions in the region and the U.S. commitment to protecting maritime security.

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