US conducts strikes on Iranian tankers near Strait of Hormuz

US forces targeted Iranian military sites and commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz following missile attacks on American warships.
The United States military has conducted extensive strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following an escalating maritime confrontation. According to US Central Command, American forces targeted military positions and hit three Iranian commercial oil tankers after Iranian forces fired ballistic missiles at two US warships.
US military officials confirmed that sea mines previously placed by Iranian forces in the critical shipping corridor have been fully neutralized. The engagement marks a significant expansion into commercial energy warfare. US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that continued interference with commercial vessels would trigger direct attacks against Iranian power grids and domestic energy infrastructure. Analysts note that targeting energy systems alongside military assets highlights an evolving warfare doctrine designed to combine high-tech precision strikes with severe economic pressure.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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