USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the U.S. Navy. Known for power projection and maritime security operations in the Middle East. Recently, it has enforced a naval blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and came under Iranian missile and drone attack. Last updated Jul 6th, 2026
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.
"Guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) enforces the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports against M/T Stream after it attempted to sail to an Iranian port, April 26."
CENTCOM released footage of sailors aboard the USS Rafael Peralta directing a merchant vessel back to an Iranian port during the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on April 17.
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