US targets Iranian military sites and oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Central Command has carried out broad military strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following an escalation involving ballistic missile launches at two American warships and an attempt to deploy sea mines. According to military officials, naval explosive devices in the international shipping corridor have been fully removed or detonated.

The retaliatory actions included U.S. strikes on three Iranian oil tankers on September 5, marking a direct expansion of military conflict into commercial maritime trade. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of further strikes against Iranian civil and energy infrastructure if attacks against shipping routes persist. Analysts characterize the standoff as an evolution toward energy-focused warfare reliant on uncrewed systems, where commercial fleets and critical infrastructure increasingly become primary operational targets.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV