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USS Canberra

Newly released photos: San Diego-based warships enforce Iran blockade

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 18, 2026, 4:14 p.m.April 18, 2026, 5:03 p.m.

Central Command released new photos showing two San Diego-based warships patrolling in the Arabian Sea to enforce a blockade against Iranian ports.

USS Spruance launches Tomahawk

San Diego destroyer USS Spruance forces Iranian ship to respect blockade

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026, 3:54 p.m.April 15, 2026, 6:44 p.m.

USS Rafael Peralta

Video: Navy guided-missile destroyers threaten to board Iran-bound ships

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026, 10:28 a.m.April 16, 2026, 6:52 a.m.