US strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz following mine attempt

U.S. forces have conducted a new wave of military strikes against Iranian targets near the vital Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The operation followed an attempt by Iranian forces to deploy naval sea mines and fire ballistic missiles at two American warships. U.S. military officials stated that all detected sea mines in the international shipping corridor have since been neutralised or detonated.

The conflict has expanded to encompass commercial maritime traffic after U.S. strikes targeted three Iranian crude oil tankers. U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran of severe consequences for continued disruptions to global energy transit, cautioning that further attacks on commercial tankers could trigger direct retaliatory strikes against Iranian power grids and civilian infrastructure. Analysts highlighted that the escalation marks a shift toward targeting economic and energy networks in modern conflict.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV