US military strikes have targeted infrastructure at Iran's Chabahar port, including a maritime traffic management center and bridges in the southern Hormozgan province, according to reports from Iranian state media.
The attacks, which Iranian sources say killed dozens of people, mark a significant escalation in hostilities by extending the scope of US operations to key civilian and logistical nodes.
The destruction of the port's control tower and nearby bridges introduces new variables for shipping risk in the region.
Chabahar serves as a strategic gateway for trade and energy flows, and damage to its traffic management systems could disrupt local maritime operations and complicate routing for vessels navigating the southern coast.
While the immediate impact on global freight rates remains to be seen, the incident underscores the growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the conflict zone.
This development follows a recent intensification of the US military campaign against Iran, which has previously targeted bridges and other assets in the Hormozgan province.