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Why did the US strike Iran?
The US military strikes were a direct response to alleged Iranian actions, specifically attempts to place sea mines and fire missiles at a US base in Jordan. President Trump stated these strikes were retaliatory, aiming to deter further aggression and protect US interests and personnel in the region.
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