US conducts fresh strikes on Iranian targets as Trump issues new threats
US Central Command has launched major strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following mine deployments and missile attacks on US warships.
US Central Command has completed a new series of large-scale military strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The operations followed Iranian attempts to deploy naval mines in the international shipping corridor and ballistic missile launches targeting two American warships.
US forces also targeted three Iranian commercial oil tankers, marking a direct expansion of military action into commercial shipping fleets. Following the strikes, US President Donald Trump issued fresh warnings to Tehran, stating that further escalation would risk widespread destruction to Iranian infrastructure. Analysts highlight that the ongoing confrontation reflects a transition toward fifth-generation warfare focused on commercial energy networks and drone strikes.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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