US forces strike Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz after naval escalation

US Central Command completed extensive military strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following an escalation in maritime hostilities. The operation followed an attempt by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to deploy naval mines and launch ballistic missiles at two American warships. US military statements confirmed that all deployed naval mines were neutralized.

The confrontation extended to commercial maritime assets when US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers. US President Donald Trump issued further warnings regarding retaliatory measures against Iranian energy infrastructure, stating that "very little will remain of Iran" if Tehran continues attacks on shipping. Media analyses suggest these developments mark an evolving dynamic toward fifth-generation warfare, characterized by increasing strikes against civilian energy infrastructure and commercial shipping.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV