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January 24, 2023

Nuclear-Capable Warplanes Join U.S. and Israel in War Games Simulating Strikes on Iran
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The United States and Israel have launched one of their largest-ever
joint military exercises, in the latest ratcheting-up of tensions over
Iran's nuclear program. The exercise, code-named "Juniper Oak," involves
thousands of soldiers, a dozen naval vessels and over 140 warplanes,
including nuclear-capable bombers.


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