US escalates threats against Iran following military strikes near Strait of Hormuz

US forces have executed a series of targeted military strikes against Iranian positions and three commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command confirmed the actions were conducted in response to Iranian ballistic missile launches aimed at two American warships and an attempt to deploy naval mines in the strategic waterway, which officials stated has since been cleared.

Following the operations, US President Donald Trump issued severe warnings, stating that further disruptions to commercial shipping would trigger retaliatory attacks on Iran's electrical grid and civilian infrastructure. Analysts highlighted that the focus on energy assets and drone technology marks an evolution toward fifth-generation warfare, with military actions increasingly threatening global maritime oil transport.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV