US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Gulf conflict targets commercial shipping

The military conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated as U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers following Iranian ballistic missile attacks on two American warships. According to military reports, U.S. Central Command also launched broader operations near the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran attempted to place naval mines in international waters, which U.S. forces subsequently cleared.

The developments mark a shift toward direct strikes on commercial oil fleets and critical energy infrastructure. President Donald Trump warned of further retaliatory actions against Iranian targets if maritime attacks persist. Analysts described the confrontation as part of an emerging era of energy warfare, where drone technology and attacks on civilian infrastructure increasingly shape military strategy.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV