The American attack on Keshem was carried out in response to the firing of an Iranian missile at the American plane. An American source told CNN that the American attack on Kashem Island was in response to Iran's firing of a surface-to-air missile at an American fighter jet. Also, an informed source said that the attacks were carried out secretly in order not to exaggerate the importance and dimensions of the event. According to this report, Iran's air defense operation against US military aircraft is nothing new. Iran continues to intercept American drones operating in the Strait of Hormuz. The round of American airstrikes on Kesham Island in recent days was also carried out in response to the firing of surface-to-air missiles at an American fighter jet.