US forces execute strikes near Strait of Hormuz amid escalating maritime standoff

The United States military has executed a series of strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two American warships and attempted to deploy naval mines. U.S. Central Command confirmed that all explosive devices in the international shipping corridor have been cleared or detonated.

The confrontations mark a direct expansion into commercial maritime trade following U.S. strikes on three Iranian oil tankers. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants should threats to regional shipping continue. Military analysts noted that the conflict reflects a shift toward fifth-generation warfare, defined by heavy reliance on uncrewed drone systems and targeted strikes on civilian power networks.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV