Published Jul 24, 2026, 5:59 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that U.S. forces have disabled a second vessel attempting to violate the naval blockade of Iran. According to CENTCOM, the motor tanker 'Lavine' made multiple attempts to breach the blockade. After warnings went unheeded, U.S. forces struck the vessel's engine room, rendering it inoperable. CENTCOM has not disclosed where the incident occurred, and it remains unclear whether a formal statement with additional details will be released.
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that U.S. forces have disabled a second vessel attempting to violate the naval blockade of Iran. According to CENTCOM, the motor tanker 'Lavine' made multiple attempts to breach the blockade. After warnings went unheeded, U.S. forces struck the vessel's engine room, rendering it inoperable. CENTCOM has not disclosed where the incident occurred, and it remains unclear whether a formal statement with additional details will be released.