US guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian-flagged ship: CENTCOM

Apr 25, 2026

US Central Command's guided-missile destroyer, USS Rafael Peralta, intercepted an "Iranian-flagged ship" on April 24. The vessel was halted and boarded for investigation after...

US guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian tanker M/T Stream

Apr 28, 2026

The US military intercepted an Iranian-flagged tanker as part of an ongoing port blockade, further straining ties. Meanwhile, President Trump has signalled he may...

Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red sea in "friendly fire": US military

Dec 22, 2024

The guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on and hit the aircraft,...

US is deploying second aircraft carrier to West Asia, amid Iran tensions

Feb 13, 2026

The USS Ford strike group's new orders will have it joining the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the Persian Gulf as per...

Ronald Reagan carrier strike group enters US 5th Fleet

Jun 26, 2021

Washington [US], June 26 : The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), flagship of the Ronald Reagan carrier strike group (CSG), along with...

Arrow 3 system makes first-ever operational interception

Nov 10, 2023

Israeli forces for the first time successfully launched an Arrow 3 interceptor operationally on Thursday evening, the Israeli Defense Ministry confirmed.