US strikes Iranian commercial tankers following missile attacks near Hormuz
US forces targeted Iranian commercial oil tankers following missile attacks against American warships near the Strait of Hormuz.
Military conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated after American forces struck three Iranian commercial oil tankers in response to ballistic missile launches targeting two US warships. US Central Command confirmed that mine-clearing operations near the Strait of Hormuz have concluded, declaring the critical maritime trade route secure.
US President Donald Trump warned Teheran of extensive strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructure, including power plants, should attacks on energy shipping continue. Analysts highlighted that the confrontation signals a shift toward fifth-generation warfare, characterized by direct military action against commercial energy fleets and critical infrastructure.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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