US escalates strikes on Iranian targets as conflict touches commercial oil shipping

US forces have conducted strikes against Iranian military positions and three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz following ballistic missile attacks on American warships and an attempted sea-mining operation by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The military actions highlight a shift toward targeting commercial shipping and energy infrastructure. Analysis highlighted by Nova TV suggests the conflict reflects a transition toward fifth-generation warfare, where civilian energy networks become central military targets. Concurrently, US President Donald Trump issued further warnings against Tehran, threatening severe retaliation against Iranian infrastructure if hostilities against commercial shipping persist.

US Central Command confirmed that sea mines in the strait have been cleared and operations against Iranian targets have concluded for this phase.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV