US forces target Iranian energy assets as maritime tensions escalate

United States forces have conducted a series of strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, following an Iranian attempt to place naval mines and launch ballistic missiles at two US warships. According to US Central Command, mine-clearing operations in the strategic waterway have been completed.

The military operations included strikes on three Iranian commercial oil tankers, marking an escalation as direct action expands to commercial shipping. The developments follow warnings from US President Donald Trump, who threatened strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if attacks on energy shipping continue. Analysts note that targeting energy infrastructure and commercial fleets reflects a transition into fifth-generation warfare.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV