US strikes Iranian tankers near Strait of Hormuz following missile attacks

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Posted Sep 26, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-26-0730
US strikes Iranian tankers near Strait of Hormuz following missile attacks
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The US military struck Iranian oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz after missile attacks on American warships, escalating military action across commercial shipping corridors.

The United States military has executed a series of strikes against Iranian naval targets near the Strait of Hormuz following an escalation in maritime hostilities. U.S. Central Command confirmed military forces targeted three Iranian oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at two American warships. U.S. officials also stated that naval mines previously deployed in international shipping lanes have been cleared.

The actions follow warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened strikes against Iranian energy and civilian infrastructure should maritime attacks continue. Media analyses highlight that the conflict reflects an emerging era of energy warfare, defined by attacks on commercial fleets and supply chains alongside increased drone deployment.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV

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