US targets Iranian tankers and military sites amid escalating Gulf tensions

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Posted Sep 24, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-24-1330
US targets Iranian tankers and military sites amid escalating Gulf tensions
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U.S. forces targeted Iranian crude oil tankers and military positions near the Strait of Hormuz following missile attacks and sea-mining attempts.

U.S. Central Command has executed major military strikes against three Iranian commercial oil tankers and strategic targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The action followed an Iranian ballistic missile barrage directed at two American warships and an attempt to lay sea mines in international shipping lanes, which U.S. forces confirmed have since been fully cleared.

The confrontation marks a severe escalation in regional hostilities, directly expanding combat operations toward commercial maritime and energy transport networks. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of further strikes against Iranian domestic infrastructure if maritime disruption continues, asserting that "very little of Iran will be left" should attacks persist. Analysts view the developments as part of an emerging era of fifth-generation energy warfare centered on drone technology and infrastructure targets.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV

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