US targets Iranian oil tankers as military operations expand to commercial fleets

The United States military has executed targeted strikes against three Iranian oil tankers in response to Iranian forces launching ballistic missiles at two US warships and attempting to lay naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command confirmed the completion of these operations, stating that maritime passages have been cleared of explosive devices.

The escalation marks an expansion of direct hostilities into commercial maritime transport. In response to ongoing threats against international shipping, US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that further attacks would trigger retaliatory strikes against Iranian domestic energy infrastructure, threatening widespread destruction across the country. Analysts note that the conflict increasingly reflects fifth-generation warfare, defined by drone technology, systematic strikes on energy networks, and targets extending into commercial supply chains.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV