US-Iran military escalation threatens Persian Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure

The military confrontation between the United States and Iran has intensified following US strikes on Iranian military positions and commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command conducted the operations in response to Iranian ballistic missile attacks targeting American warships and attempts to deploy sea mines in the international shipping corridor.

US President Donald Trump issued further warnings of swift retaliation against Iranian energy infrastructure if attacks on maritime trade continue. Analysts caution that the conflict is rapidly evolving into drone-driven warfare focused on commercial fleets, posing severe risks to global energy security and critical maritime transit routes.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV