
April 19, 2026 - A U.S. Sailor scans for surface vessels on the bridge of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) during a maritime blockade against ships entering or exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas,. Rafael Peralta is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs)




