US conducts further strikes near Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict with Iran

U.S. Central Command has carried out additional military strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating hostilities in the region. The latest operations follow Iranian ballistic missile attacks aimed at two U.S. warships and attempts to place naval mines in international shipping lanes, which American forces reported have since been cleared.

The military response coincided with renewed warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening extensive destruction to Iranian targets if Tehran continues its maritime aggression. The ongoing confrontation marks a significant escalation, as military actions increasingly target commercial oil tankers and energy infrastructure, drawing analyses regarding a shift toward broader energy warfare in global shipping corridors.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV