Iran's Chabahar Port Damaged in US Strikes? Hegseth Shares Image of Collapsing Tower | WATCH

A surveillance tower at Iran’s Chabahar Port collapsed following recent US military strikes, escalating tensions in the region. Social media visuals depict the structure’s fall.

A surveillance tower at Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port on the Gulf of Oman has reportedly collapsed following fresh US strikes, as hostilities in the Middle East escalate once again. Visuals circulating on social media show a tower-like structure crashing down, sending massive clouds of dust and smoke into the air.

The footage gained further attention after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared the image on social media, fueling speculation over the extent of damage caused during the latest wave of strikes. However, there has been no independent verification of the visuals or official confirmation from Iranian authorities on the reported collapse.

Chabahar is one of Iran’s most strategically significant ports, located outside the Strait of Hormuz on the Gulf of Oman. The port has been developed with India’s support and serves as a crucial trade and transit gateway for Afghanistan and Central Asia, allowing access while bypassing Pakistan.

The reported strike comes amid renewed military exchanges between the US and Iran, with several strategic military and infrastructure sites said to have come under attack as tensions continue to intensify across the region. The full extent of the damage at Chabahar remains unclear.

CENTCOM says US launches “new” strikes on Iranian military targets

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (local time) said it had carried out a fresh wave of military strikes against Iranian targets, marking the sixth consecutive night of US operations against Iran. In a statement, CENTCOM said, “Today at 9:40 p.m. ET, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed its latest major wave of strikes against Iran.”

According to the statement, US forces, including fighter jets, aerial drones and warships, launched precision-guided munitions against “dozens of Iranian military targets”, including coastal surveillance and air defence sites, military logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities.

CENTCOM said the operation was conducted “at the Commander in Chief’s direction” and was aimed at “further degrading Iranian military capabilities and holding Iran accountable for recent attacks on commercial shipping”.

The command added that “more than 50,000 US service members are operating across the Middle East and remain vigilant, lethal, and ready”.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) claimed that the United States was “winning big” in Iran, saying Americans would see the “fruits” of the ongoing military effort “very, very shortly”.

(With agency inputs)