According to CoinMeta, as reported by AXIOS, three American officials revealed that Trump and his senior advisors have been considering launching a limited strike in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iran from rebuilding its radar and missile capabilities to attack vessels. This plan may now be approved following the exchanges of fire between the two sides over the weekend. It is reported that the plan was developed by the U.S. Central Command within the past week and has received support from Defense Secretary Hagelthas, but it had not yet been approved by Trump before the clashes with Iran this weekend. However, after a new round of escalation, he might approve the plan. An American official stated that the idea behind the plan is to reduce the risk of Iran attacking oil tankers, U.S. Navy vessels, and Air Force aircraft. In the words of this official, it would be a "periodic, preventive strike." The American officials mentioned that Central Command is concerned about Iran's attempts to rebuild its radar, air defense, and anti-ship missile capabilities in the strait in order to more accurately target vessels.