US carries out defensive airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island: Officials
Summary
Two U.S. officials said the United States carried out limited airstrikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday. One official said the strikes responded to an Iranian attack on a U.S. aircraft and did not mark a return to major combat operations.Key Facts
- The strikes took place on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. officials described the airstrikes as limited and defensive.
- One official said the strikes followed an Iranian attack on a U.S. aircraft.
- Iran claimed it had shot down two RQ-170 reconnaissance drones; a U.S. official said the claim was false.
- Iranian state media later reported hearing several explosions on Qeshm Island.
- An official said Iran had increased attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks.
- U.S. Central Command did not respond to ABC News’ request for comment.
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