US forces target Iranian tankers and military assets following Hormuz escalation

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Posted Sep 21, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-21-1930
US forces target Iranian tankers and military assets following Hormuz escalation
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US military forces strike Iranian oil tankers and military assets after missile launches and mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States military has executed a series of strikes against Iranian military positions and commercial oil vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command, the operations followed Iranian ballistic missile launches directed at U.S. warships and mine-laying efforts in strategic shipping channels, which military officials state have now been cleared.

The military actions represent a significant escalation as direct conflict expands to encompass commercial maritime fleets. In response to continued missile and drone operations by Iranian forces, U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential retaliatory strikes against Iranian domestic energy infrastructure, including power plants and bridges. Military analysts characterize the situation as an manifestation of fifth-generation warfare, marked by targeted disruptions to energy infrastructure intended to affect civil populations and global trade routes.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV

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