US strikes Iranian targets following naval missile attacks and mining attempts

US military forces executed strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following missile launches and mine-laying efforts by Iran.
United States forces executed fresh military strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting three Iranian oil tankers and military positions following a series of Iranian attacks. According to U.S. Central Command, the actions were taken in response to ballistic missiles fired at two American warships and attempts by Iranian forces to deploy naval mines in the vital shipping lane. Military officials confirmed that all detected sea mines have since been removed or detonated.
The military action marks an escalation involving commercial fleets, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that continued attacks on oil tankers would prompt retaliatory strikes against Iran's civilian energy infrastructure, including power stations and bridges. Analysts noted the developments signify an onset of fifth-generation energy warfare aimed at global commerce.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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