US targets Iranian oil tankers as conflict escalates in Strait of Hormuz
US forces hit Iranian targets and commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz following missile attacks, while Washington warned of strikes on infrastructure.
US Central Command executed extensive strikes against Iranian military targets and three commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz following escalating naval clashes. According to military statements, the strikes responded to Iranian attempts to deploy sea mines and launch ballistic missiles at two American warships.
US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that future attacks on commercial shipping would trigger retaliatory strikes against Iranian public infrastructure, including electrical power plants and transport bridges. Military analysts characterized the developments as part of an evolution toward fifth-generation warfare, marked by increased reliance on drone technology and direct attacks on energy infrastructure to inflict civilian and economic disruption.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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