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

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Posted Sep 28, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-28-1400
US forces strike Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks in Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. forces struck Iranian military positions and commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz following missile attacks on American warships.

United States Central Command has launched heavy strikes against Iranian military positions and three commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. The retaliatory action followed ballistic missile launches by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps directed at two American warships, alongside Iranian attempts to deploy naval mines in the corridor.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran faces severe retaliation, including potential strikes against civilian power plants and bridges, if Iranian forces continue targeting maritime shipping. Military analysts cited in media reports highlight that the confrontation has transitioned into a new phase of drone-driven energy warfare, raising severe concerns over global shipping safety and commercial fleet security in the region.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV

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