US targets Iranian oil tankers following Strait of Hormuz clashes
The US military struck Iranian targets and commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz following missile attacks on American warships and naval mining attempts.
United States military forces executed strikes against Iranian military targets and three commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz following heightened maritime confrontations. United States Central Command stated that the operations responded to Iranian ballistic missile firings aimed at two American warships and a recent attempt to deploy naval mines in the waterway.
United States President Donald Trump warned Tehran that continued disruptions to commercial energy shipping would result in targeted attacks on Iran's power grid and key infrastructure. Analysts note that the integration of drone technology and direct targeting of maritime trade routes mark a shift toward fifth-generation resource warfare.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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