US Allegedly Attacks Chabahar Port Control Tower in Iran

Tehran. Iranian state media claimed that the United States attacked the maritime control tower in the southeastern port city of Chabahar, Iran, with missiles for the third time this week. According to state news agency Fars News and IRIB, the attack was carried out by missiles.

The control tower is said to be mainly used for search and rescue operations of fishing boats at sea and for monitoring maritime security.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared a picture on social media X showing the tower collapsing. He had previously posted, 'Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.' It is understood that he released the picture in response to that post.

Earlier on Friday, CNN reported that it had obtained a video showing a drone flying over a residential area in Chabahar and a plume of smoke rising in the distance, and confirmed its location.

Chabahar, located on the northern coast of the Gulf of Oman, was targeted for attack at the beginning of the war. However, after the ceasefire was broken, this area has become one of the main targets of American attacks.

Although the Iranian side claimed the attack, the United States has not issued an official response regarding this incident. Also, the damage or casualties caused by the attack could not be independently confirmed.