War in Iran: United States announces destruction of surveillance tower at Chah Bahar port

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the destruction on July 16 of a maritime surveillance tower at Chah Bahar port, used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to track ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media confirmed the strike without reporting casualties. The operation is part of six consecutive nights of U.S. strikes against Iranian facilities. Chah Bahar port is strategic for regional trade, especially for India via the INSTC corridor.