The United States launched airstrikes targeting Iran's Chabahar port, specifically the maritime control tower, as part of a series of attacks against Iranian military infrastructure.The strike occurred amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with the latter retaliating by attacking US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.The Chabahar port, operated jointly with India since 2018, faced sanctions waivers that expired in April 2023, halting Indian projects there.The US military claimed to degrade Iranian capabilities by hitting coastal surveillance systems, air defense sites, and logistics infrastructure.At least seven casualties were reported from bridge strikes in Hormozgan province.

Earlier ceasefire talks between the US and Iran had stalled after Trump declared the truce over following alleged Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.The incident highlights escalating regional conflicts and the strategic importance of Chabahar as a hub for India-Iran cooperation.