US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Qeshm Island after Iran downs drone, officials tell 'Post'

US officials said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, and did not appear to signal a resumption of major combat operations.

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US officials said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, and did not appear to signal a resumption of major combat operations.

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Qeshm Island after Iran downs drone, officials tell 'Post'

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