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What are 'US airstrikes'?
US airstrikes are military attacks conducted by American aircraft, often targeting specific locations or groups. In this story, they refer to ongoing US actions against Iranian targets, part of a broader exchange of military attacks in the Middle East. Airstrikes are a common military tactic, used for defence, retaliation, or to achieve strategic objectives from a distance.
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