US targets Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tension

U.S. Central Command executed retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, hitting three Iranian oil tankers and several military positions. The action followed Iranian ballistic missile attacks directed at two U.S. warships and an attempt by Tehran to place naval sea mines in international shipping lanes, which American forces subsequently cleared.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned of additional strikes against Iranian civil and energy infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if Tehran continues targeting commercial shipping. Analysts noted that the direct targeting of the commercial oil fleet and the increasing reliance on drone technology mark a major escalation into modern energy warfare.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV