US conducts heavy strikes on Iranian targets following Strait of Hormuz naval escalation

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Posted Sep 28, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-28-2000
US conducts heavy strikes on Iranian targets following Strait of Hormuz naval escalation
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US forces hit Iranian targets and commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz following IRGC missile launches and mine-laying efforts.

United States Central Command has launched extensive strikes against Iranian military positions and three commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. The military action followed ballistic missile launches by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps directed at two American warships and attempted sea-mining operations in the strategic corridor.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran of further severe retaliation against power plants and civilian infrastructure if Iranian forces continue targeting maritime shipping. Military analysts note the confrontation marks a transition into a new phase of energy warfare involving drone and missile attacks on commercial fleets, raising global concerns over maritime safety.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV

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