An American source told CNN that the American attack on Kashem Island was carried out in response to Iran firing a surface-to-air missile at an American fighter jet. The knowledgeable source says that the attacks were carried out secretly to avoid exaggerating the issue. It should be noted that just like the sporadic US attacks on Iran in recent weeks, Iranian air defense actions against US military aircraft are not uncommon. Iran continued to carry out interception operations against American drones operating in the Strait of Hormuz area, and a previous round of airstrikes on Kashem Island a few days ago was also carried out in response to the firing of surface-to-air missiles at a fighter jet.

An American source told CNN that the American attack on Kashem Island was carried out in response to Iran firing a surface-to-air missile at an American fighter jet. The knowledgeable source says that the attacks were carried out secretly to avoid exaggerating the issue. It should be noted that just like the sporadic US attacks on Iran in recent weeks, Iranian air defense actions against US military aircraft are not uncommon. Iran continued to carry out interception operations against American drones operating in the Strait of Hormuz area, and a previous round of airstrikes on Kashem Island a few days ago was also carried out in response to the firing of surface-to-air missiles at a fighter jet.