US forces strike Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks in Strait of Hormuz

US forces struck three Iranian commercial oil tankers following an Iranian ballistic missile attack against two American warships in the region. US Central Command confirmed extensive retaliatory operations near the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian troops attempted to lay naval mines and launch additional missiles.

US President Donald Trump warned that ongoing threats to international shipping channels could lead to direct retaliatory strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure, including power grids and bridges. Military analysts suggest that targeting energy supply routes and commercial fleets reflects a broader shift toward fifth-generation warfare, where economic assets serve as key battlegrounds.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV