US expands strikes on Iranian targets following Strait of Hormuz naval escalation
US Central Command carried out major strikes on Iranian military assets and oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on American warships.
United States Central Command executed large-scale military strikes against Iranian military positions and three oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. According to American officials, the offensive followed Iranian ballistic missile launches directed at two US warships and an attempt by Tehran's forces to deploy naval mines in international shipping lanes, which US forces subsequently neutralized.
US President Donald Trump intensified warnings against Tehran, threatening direct strikes against Iranian energy and civil infrastructure, including power grids and bridges, should attacks on commercial shipping persist.
Defense analysts observe that the conflict reflects an evolution into fifth-generation energy warfare, characterized by the use of uncrewed systems and the direct targeting of commercial maritime fleets.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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