US strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz as conflict expands to oil tankers

U.S. Central Command has executed a series of military strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian attempt to deploy sea mines and fire ballistic missiles at two U.S. warships. According to military officials, all detected mines in the international shipping corridor have been neutralised.

The military confrontation has expanded to include commercial maritime traffic, with U.S. forces targeting three Iranian crude oil tankers. U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that further attacks on tankers or maritime transit could prompt retaliatory strikes against Iranian power grids and critical infrastructure. Media analyses highlight that the conflict underscores a broader evolution toward targeting energy networks and leveraging drone technology in modern warfare.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV