US forces strike Iranian targets and oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz
US forces hit Iranian targets and commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian missile and mine-laying actions, prompting warnings from Washington.
United States forces launched major strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following an attempt by Tehran to deploy naval mines and launch ballistic missiles at two US warships. US Central Command announced that mine-clearing operations in the strategic waterway have been finalized.
The confrontation expanded as US military strikes hit three Iranian commercial oil tankers, marking an escalation directly affecting commercial shipping fleets. The military actions coincide with rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who warned that attacks on energy shipping could prompt strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. Media analyses suggest that targeting commercial shipping and energy infrastructure signals a shift toward fifth-generation warfare.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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