US guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian-flagged ship: CENTCOM
Summary
USS Rafael Peralta intercepted an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to reach an Iranian port as part of a US maritime blockade enforced by CENTCOM. Several other vessels carrying sanctioned Iranian oil were seized in ongoing interdiction operations extending into the Indo-Pacific region.
Key Points
- USS Rafael Peralta successfully intercepted an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail to an Iranian port on April 24.
- US Central Command enforces a firm maritime blockade against Iran, targeting sanctioned and 'dark fleet' vessels globally.
- US Marines seized the motor vessel Touska after warnings, and other tankers Tiffany and Majestic X were captured transporting sanctioned Iranian oil.
- The blockade is enforced across all ports against any nationality vessel transiting to or from Iran, with ongoing interdictions in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
