Key facts
- The U.S. military disabled the M/T Lavine tanker in the Gulf of Oman.
- The tanker attempted to breach a blockade of Iranian ports.
- The tanker's crew ignored multiple warnings from U.S. forces.
- President Trump stated the U.S. is prepared for further strikes against Iran.
- President Trump also indicated a possibility of future talks with Iran.
The U.S. military disabled the M/T Lavine tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach a blockade of Iranian ports. Centcom reported that the tanker had tried to evade the blockade four times and its crew ignored warnings.
President Trump stated that the U.S. is "locked and loaded" and vowed more strikes against Iran, while also hinting at the possibility of future talks.