US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran

The US has agreed to 'stand down' following an exchange of strikes with Iran over the weekend. The series of strikes led to both countries accusing each other of violating their ceasefire agreement. Tensions escalated as a result of the reciprocal attacks, prompting the US to eventually de-escalate the situation. The decision to stand down aims to prevent further conflict between the two nations.

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