US strikes Iranian targets and oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command has executed strikes against Iranian military positions and three commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. The operations followed Iranian ballistic missile launches aimed at U.S. warships and an attempted naval mining operation in the strategic corridor. U.S. military officials stated that international shipping lanes have since been cleared of naval mines.

The direct targeting of commercial vessels highlights an escalating shift toward energy warfare. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if threats to maritime transport continue, stating "very little will remain of Iran" if attacks persist. Analysts noted that the integration of drone technology and strategic pressure on energy supply routes marks an emerging era of fifth-generation warfare.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV