US strikes Iranian naval positions after mine-laying attempt in Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command conducted extensive strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following mine-laying attempts and missile attacks on American warships.
US Central Command launched extensive military strikes against Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian effort to deploy naval mines. US military officials confirmed that all detected mines were successfully cleared or detonated.
The military action follows a 5 September incident in which US forces targeted three Iranian oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at two US warships. US President Donald Trump reiterated warnings of further retaliation, threatening to target Iranian civilian infrastructure if attacks against commercial shipping persist.
Media analyses indicate the ongoing confrontation has entered a new phase characterized by direct targeting of energy infrastructure, commercial shipping fleets, and the expanded use of drone technology.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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