US targets Iranian naval assets near Strait of Hormuz following regional escalation

United States forces launched targeted strikes against Iranian military positions and three oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz following recent attacks on American warships and attempts by Iranian forces to deploy sea mines. The U.S. military confirmed the maritime passage has since been cleared of explosives.

The operation follows an escalation involving ballistic missile launches targeting two U.S. vessels and direct military engagement with commercial fleets. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that further attacks on shipping routes could prompt strikes against Iranian energy and civil infrastructure. Military analysts characterize the ongoing conflict as a shift toward energy-focused warfare marked by heavy reliance on uncrewed systems and direct confrontations near critical oil transit corridors.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV