US strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz as energy warfare escalates

The United States military has executed a new round of strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, following an escalation involving naval and commercial vessels. According to US Central Command, the actions responded to Iranian forces firing ballistic missiles at two American warships and attempting to lay sea mines. American forces targeted three Iranian oil tankers during the operations.

The military engagement coincides with heightened rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who warned that continuing attacks on maritime shipping would lead to severe retaliation against Iran's civilian energy infrastructure. Analysts indicate that targeting energy assets and commercial vessels marks a transition into fifth-generation energy warfare, where civilian power grids and commercial shipping face direct threats.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV