President Donald Trump declared that the United States is winning its major combat operations against Iran and could "leave right now," amid ongoing military activity in the region.

The U.S. initiated significant strikes against Iran on February 28, targeting military, government, and infrastructure sites in a joint effort with Israel. Despite a memorandum of understanding signed in June aimed at de-escalating the conflict, peace talks ultimately failed, leading to the renewal of hostilities.

The strategic Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the primary flashpoint for renewed fighting. Meanwhile, the conflict in Yemen has intensified, with Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launching substantial strikes against Saudi Arabian military and oil infrastructure.

These developments come as the United Kingdom announced it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia. British forces will conduct defensive counter-air missions over Saudi cities and critical infrastructure using RAF Typhoon fighter jets, aimed at protecting against aerial attacks.

In related news, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre reported an incident involving a tanker and unspecified military forces off the coast of Oman. The UKMTO described the event as verified and part of ongoing military activity. Separately, Iranian state-run media claimed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted two oil tankers hit by naval mines south of the Strait of Hormuz.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The meeting, which also included Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, lasted for several hours. Both the Pentagon and Netanyahu's office declined to comment on the visit, which was first reported by Axios.

President Trump has consistently reiterated his stance that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weaponry. The ongoing military actions and diplomatic breakdowns highlight the volatile and complex nature of the conflict.

Further details on the tanker interdiction and the specific nature of the "ongoing military activity" remain unclear. The U.S. has not provided additional statements regarding the President's "can leave right now" comment in the context of the current military operations.