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

United States forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on September 5 following an Iranian ballistic missile attack against two American warships, marking a direct military escalation involving commercial maritime fleets.

U.S. Central Command confirmed a series of large-scale strikes near the strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to the missile launches and Iranian mine-laying attempts, noting that maritime mines in the corridor have since been cleared. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of further severe action against Iranian infrastructure, declaring that "very little will be left of Iran" should attacks persist.

The ongoing clashes reflect an evolving strategic focus on economic energy networks and drone capabilities, which media analyses describe as a new phase of energy-centered warfare.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV