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But in recent months there has been increased anger over the issue of civilian casualties. Two senior Afghan military commanders have been sacked over the air strike.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who ordered the dismissals, had previously criticised US forces for "unilateral operations" over the strike in west of the country. But he later appeared to suggest Afghan forces were partly to blame, ordering the removal of a general and a major.
The US originally said its strike had killed 30 militants. It is looking into the claims of many civilian deaths.
The Afghan cabinet said the review should focus on limiting the authority and responsibilities of international forces and demand an end to air strikes on civilians and illegal searches and arrests.
The BBC's Martin Patience in Kabul says the cabinet resolution seems to have been prompted by the latest killings. It is not immediately clear whether this resolution is an act of political posturing or if it will have serious consequences for the future, he adds.
But, our correspondent says, the resolution is bound to worsen relations between the Afghan government and international forces stationed in the country.