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US strikes Iran air defense system, unveils new effort to monitor Tehran’s borders
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· November 7, 2026
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The U.S. military struck an Iranian air defense system on Friday, a day before unveiling a new initiative aimed at preventing Tehran from moving advanced weapons and materials along ground routes near the Middle Eastern country’s borders.
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Key points military struck an Iranian air defense system on Friday, a day before unveiling a new initiative aimed at preventing Tehran from moving advanced weapons and materials along ground routes near the Middle Eastern country’s borders.
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