USS Mason is an active U.S. Navy destroyer operating in the Middle East region. Known for its role in freedom of navigation and maritime security operations in the Persian Gulf and surrounding waters. Recently, Mason has participated in a naval blockade of Iran and sustained attacks by Iranian missiles, drones, and small boats in the Strait of Hormuz. Last updated Jul 8th, 2026
"A U.S. sailor stands watch in the combat information center aboard USS Mason (DDG 87) as the guided-missile destroyer sails in regional waters supporting the U.S. blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas. As of Aug. 7, CENTCOM forces have redirected 51 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure compliance."
Iran claims its navy fired warning shots using Qader anti-ship missiles and a new “Martyr Dena” kamikaze drone, forcing the USS Truxtun and USS Mason to leave the Gulf of Oman.
USS Truxtun (DDG-103), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115), and USS Mason (DDG-87) operating in the Arabian Sea as part of the naval blockade on Iran. CENTCOM forces have redirected 57 commercial vessels and disabled 4 to block traffic to and from Iranian ports.
CENTCOM says U.S. destroyers USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason came under Iranian missile, drone, and small boat attacks while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on May 7.
U.S. forces intercepted the threats and carried out self defense strikes on Iranian missile and drone launch sites, command centers, and ISR facilities. No U.S. vessels were hit.
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