US expands strikes on Iranian targets following Strait of Hormuz incidents

US forces targeted Iranian military sites and oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz following missile launches and mine-laying attempts.
US forces have launched a series of strikes against Iranian military positions and three commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, according to military statements and media reports. US Central Command stated that the operations were conducted after Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles at two American warships and attempted to deploy sea mines in the critical maritime corridor.
The actions mark an intensification of the conflict, directly involving commercial oil fleets and civilian energy infrastructure. US President Donald Trump issued a warning, declaring that "very little" of Iran would remain if Tehran persists in targeting shipping routes. Defense analysts note the conflict increasingly demonstrates characteristics of fifth-generation warfare, where uncrewed aerial systems and strategic strikes on critical energy networks serve as primary instruments of geopolitical pressure.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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