Iran reports casualties after strike on Chabahar port facility

Iranian state media reported on Wednesday that several people were injured by shrapnel following what it described as an ‘enemy projectile’ striking a commercial port facility in the city of Chabahar. The incident occurred at the port’s commercial wharf, according to Iranian broadcasters covering the incident.

Chabahar port, located on Iran’s southeastern coast in the Gulf of Oman, is a strategically important commercial hub for the country. The port has been developed with international cooperation and serves as a key point for Iran’s maritime trade and access to international waters.

Iranian officials did not immediately specify the source of the strike or provide details about the extent of the damage. The designation of the projectile as originating from an ‘enemy’ source suggests Iranian authorities believe the strike was conducted by a hostile actor, though no party has claimed responsibility for the incident at this stage.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.