Iranian sources report power outages in the port city of Chabahar, according to reports. The outages follow earlier reports of strikes on the port's docks and damage to power lines in the area.
At 00:19 Jerusalem, Iranian sources confirmed power outages in the port city of Chabahar, following a night of escalating reports on strikes in the area. The outages come after the CEO of the Sistan and Baluchestan electricity company announced at 00:01 that three power lines were damaged by enemy attacks, with two restored. Shortly after, at 00:18, the Iranian Mehr news agency reported strikes on two docks and a maritime traffic control tower at the port, with electricity cut off in half the city. The current confirmation of outages may reflect the same disruption or indicate additional damage.
The thread of reporting began at 23:04 Jerusalem, when The Zioneer first reported air defense activation in Bandar Abbas and explosions in Chabahar, Sirri, and Lavan islands. Within minutes, additional explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas and Chabahar, and unverified footage emerged showing US strikes on Chabahar port and an IRGC naval base. At 23:04, Israeli journalist Amichai Stein reported power outages in Chabahar, and the electricity company's CEO announced damage to three power lines. The reports evolved from unverified social media posts to official Iranian sources: the electricity company and the Mehr news agency, providing attribution for the attacks.
These strikes on Chabahar are part of a broader pattern of attacks on Iranian port and infrastructure targets documented by The Zioneer in recent weeks. On June 11, explosions were reported at Kangan and Gorgan ports. On June 28, new strikes hit Qeshm Island, Bandar Lengeh, and Bandar Kong. On July 8, an explosion was reported at Konarak port and Lavan Island. The US has not confirmed operational details, but the strikes align with reported targeting of IRGC-linked facilities.
The full extent of the power outages in Chabahar, any casualties, and the timeline for full restoration remain unconfirmed. It is also unclear whether the strikes on Chabahar have concluded or if further waves are anticipated.
5 developments
- StrongUnverified footage shows damage at Iran's Chabahar port after reported attack
- StrongOvernight: Power outages reported in Bandar Abbas, additional footage of US strikes on Iran
- DevelopingReports of internet, mobile, power and water disruptions across Iran
- ConfirmedExplosions reported at Iran's Kangan port, amid third night of blasts
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