US strikes Iranian oil tankers as regional conflict expands to commercial shipping

The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated as military strikes expand to target commercial maritime vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command announced operations targeting Iranian military positions and three commercial oil tankers following Iranian ballistic missile attacks on American warships and naval mine-laying attempts. U.S. military officials stated the shipping channels have since been cleared.

In response to continued Iranian drone and missile strikes, U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential retaliatory strikes against Iran's domestic energy infrastructure, including bridges and power generation plants. Military analysts describe these developments as an emergence of fifth-generation warfare, marked by targeted disruptions to energy infrastructure intended to affect civil populations and global commerce.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV