General Jack Keane has commented on the recent boarding of an Iranian-flagged commercial tanker by U.S. Marines in the Gulf of Oman. The operation comes amid reported tensions between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump over the ongoing Iran conflict.
He made the remarks during an interview aired on Fox News, where he discussed rising military preparedness and expanded intelligence activities in the region.
Keane warned of an escalation in military readiness, stressing increased operational capability and surveillance efforts over the past weeks.
He said, “It’s time to return to full combat operations. We’ve been gathering information on the Iranians for six weeks, and we have increased our capability in that region militarily. The Israelis have a full suite of munitions and weapons systems, and we are ready to go with much better information on targeting. The effects on Iranians are going to be quite devastating.”
The statement reflects growing tensions in the Gulf of Oman, where Western naval and intelligence operations have intensified following sustained monitoring of Iranian maritime activity. Security analysts say the developments point to a wider strategic standoff involving the United States and Iran, with Israel maintaining close coordination with Washington on defense matters.
Military sources continue to emphasize heightened readiness and improved targeting intelligence as regional forces stay on alert. The situation highlights the fragile security environment in key shipping lanes, where global powers maintain a strong presence to safeguard maritime routes and counter perceived threats amid ongoing geopolitical friction in the region…See More
