US strikes Iranian oil tankers as conflict escalates near Strait of Hormuz

US forces targeted three Iranian commercial oil tankers following an Iranian ballistic missile attack on two American warships. US Central Command confirmed extensive strikes near the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian forces attempted to deploy naval mines and launch missiles.

The confrontation marks a significant escalation directly impacting commercial maritime traffic. US President Donald Trump warned that continued threats to energy corridors could trigger retaliatory attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power grids. Military analysts describe the strategic focus on energy assets and commercial shipping as a transition into fifth-generation warfare, where economic infrastructure becomes a primary tactical battleground.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV