US-Iran conflict escalates in Strait of Hormuz as energy assets targeted

Recent military action between the United States and Iran has escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing commercial oil fleets directly into the conflict. US Central Command confirmed strikes on Iranian military positions and three commercial oil tankers following Iranian ballistic missile launches against two American warships and an attempt to mine the waterway.

In response, US President Donald Trump warned that continued disruptions to shipping would lead to retaliatory strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure, including electrical grids. Analysts note that the confrontation reflects a transition to fifth-generation warfare, where drone technology and attacks on energy networks increasingly impact global maritime security and civilian populations.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV