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Why kidnap US troops?
Kidnapping US troops, as suggested by Mottaki, would be a tactic to gain leverage or retaliate against the US. Hostage-taking is a serious international crime and a form of political pressure, aiming to force concessions or draw global attention. It's a high-risk strategy with severe international consequences, often used in conflicts to escalate stakes.
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