US strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz as conflict expands to energy assets
US forces executed strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz after missile launches and sea-mining attempts, marking an escalation into energy warfare.
US forces conducted extensive strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following an attempted sea-mining operation and ballistic missile launches against American warships. According to US Central Command, three Iranian oil tankers were targeted after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps engaged military vessels in the region.
The military action coincides with sharp rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who warned that attacks on commercial shipping would prompt strikes on Iran's civilian energy infrastructure. Observers note the conflict is expanding into commercial shipping and energy networks, signaling a shift toward energy warfare.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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