US targets Iranian oil tankers following Strait of Hormuz missile attacks

The United States Central Command announced additional military strikes targeting Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz following an attempted mine-laying operation and missile attacks against American warships. According to military reports, US forces successfully targeted three Iranian commercial oil tankers on September 5 in response to ballistic missile strikes launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The developments mark a significant shift as direct military actions increasingly impact commercial maritime fleets and energy infrastructure. US President Donald Trump issued further threats of retaliation, warning that attacks on commercial shipping would trigger proportional strikes on Iranian civilian and energy facilities. Analysts highlighted that targeting critical economic assets signals an emerging phase of conflict dominated by energy warfare. US forces confirmed that naval mines in the strait have been fully cleared.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV