US military targets Iranian oil tankers following missile strikes near Strait of Hormuz

The United States Central Command has carried out strikes against three Iranian commercial oil tankers following ballistic missile attacks launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against two American warships. US military officials confirmed the operations near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, stating that naval mines previously deployed in the waterway have been neutralized.

The direct targeting of commercial petroleum vessels marks an escalation in the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. US President Donald Trump warned of further retaliation against Iranian civilian and energy infrastructure if attacks on commercial maritime transport continue. Analysts noted that retaliatory strikes on energy assets signal a shift toward energy warfare, where economic infrastructure becomes a primary tactical target.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV