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Israeli leaders said the attack was necessary to head off what they described as an imminent threat that Iran would build nuclear bombs, and they warned of a reprisal that could target civilians in Israel.”<\/p>\n
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“\u201cWe are not involved in strikes against Iran, and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region,\u201d Rubio said in a statement released by the White House that warned Iran against targeting U.S. interests or personnel.”<\/p>\n
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