。一名美国官员向美联社表示，打击目标是“使用地对空导弹攻击美国资产的伊朗人”。
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U.S. Conducts Defensive Strikes on Iranian Targets in the Strait of Hormuz A U.S. official told the AP that the target was “Iranians using surface to air missiles against U.S. assets.” to maintain unlimited access to independent journalism covering Washington's people, politics, and power.