CENTCOM confirms tanker MT Stream surrounded

US Central Command announced that after the oil tanker MT Stream attempted to move towards an Iranian port on Sunday, US forces surrounded the vessel. This action is part of the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports, which has been enforced by the guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115). The interception of MT Stream on April 26, 2026, was previously reported as part of the blockade operations. The blockade aims to cut off Iran's oil exports, with US officials stating that Iran's oil production is beginning to shut in due to the naval pressure.