“US carries out defensive airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island: Officials”

Key points

• The United States carried out limited defensive airstrikes on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Officials say the strikes respond to a U.S. aircraft attack and avoid signaling major combat resumption.
• Two U.S. officials told ABC News the strikes are part of recent limited operations.
• Iran had claimed it shot down two RQ-170 drones, a claim disputed by a U.S. official.
• Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm Island amid the events.