US strikes Iranian tankers near Strait of Hormuz as energy warfare escalates

United States military forces executed strikes against three Iranian oil tankers and military positions near the Strait of Hormuz, according to military statements and reports. The military action followed Iranian ballistic missile launches directed at two American warships and an attempt by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces to deploy naval mines in international shipping channels.

U.S. Central Command confirmed that all naval mines in the strait have been cleared. Meanwhile, Donald Trump warned that continued attacks on commercial vessels could trigger retaliatory strikes on Iran's domestic energy infrastructure, including power stations and bridges. Analysts described the situation as an onset of fifth-generation energy warfare, where disruptions to civil energy infrastructure are leveraged to impact global commerce and civilian populations.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV