US strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz after naval clashes

US Central Command has conducted extensive military strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following an escalation in maritime hostilities. The operation was launched after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to deploy naval mines and launched ballistic missiles at two American warships. US military officials confirmed that all deployed mines were successfully neutralized.

The conflict has increasingly targeted commercial maritime assets, with US forces striking three Iranian oil tankers. US President Donald Trump warned of further retaliatory measures against Iranian energy infrastructure, declaring that "very little will remain of Iran" if Tehran continues targeting commercial shipping. Media analyses suggest these developments reflect an evolving transition toward fifth-generation warfare, marked by expanded strikes against civilian energy networks and commercial fleets.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV