US forces target Iranian assets as escalation spreads to energy infrastructure
US military forces completed strikes near the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian mine-laying attempts, amid rising threats to energy infrastructure.
US Central Command completed a series of military strikes against Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz following an attempted deployment of naval mines by Iranian forces. US military officials confirmed that all detected sea mines were neutralized or detonated.
The operation follows a 5 September incident in which US forces targeted three Iranian commercial oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two US warships. Media analyses indicate the ongoing confrontation has transitioned into a new phase focused on commercial shipping fleets, energy infrastructure, and drone warfare.
US President Donald Trump reiterated warnings of potential military strikes against Iranian energy facilities and infrastructure if attacks against maritime shipping persist.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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