US officials to the New York Times:
- The American attacks on Keshem Island were limited, and there are no immediate escalation plans.
- The attack on Keshem Island is similar to other limited-scale attacks carried out by Washington against Iran.
- The purpose of the limited American attacks is to prevent Iran from attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Revolutionary Guards shot at two American planes flying over the Strait of Hormuz.