USS Rafael Peralta Intercepts Iranian Tanker M/T Stream in Blockade Enforcement
The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepted the Iranian-flagged crude oil tanker M/T Stream on April 26, as confirmed by CENTCOM on April 28. The vessel was stopped while attempting to reach an Iranian port in violation of the ongoing maritime blockade. This marks the 38th vessel directed to turn back by US forces since the enforcement of the strict naval quarantine began two months ago.
Date: April 26, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Bernama-Anadolu