U.S. PRESIDENT TRUMP CANCELS STRIKES AGAINST IRAN THAT WERE PLANNED FOR THURSDAY NIGHT
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This storyHow long has Ali Khamenei served as Iran's Supreme Leader?
- Since 1979
- Since 1989
- Since 1997
- Since 2005
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Since 1989
This storyWhen was the New World Screwworm last eradicated from the US?
- 1952
- 1966
- 1982
- 2001
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1966
This storyIn 2019, Trump halted Iran strikes how many minutes before launch?
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 60 minutes
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10 minutes
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