US strikes Iranian oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise

United States military forces executed strikes against Iranian military targets and three commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz following recent maritime confrontations. Military authorities stated the operations responded to Iranian ballistic missile launches aimed at two American warships and attempts to deploy naval mines along strategic trade routes.

Following the military actions, US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that continued disruptions to commercial shipping would lead to targeted strikes on Iran's electrical grid and strategic civilian infrastructure. Analysts highlighted that the integration of drone technology and direct military action against commercial maritime vessels mark a transition toward fifth-generation resource warfare. Operational reports indicate that the waterway has since been cleared of sea mines.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV