Pentagon Says Tower Destruction Weakens IRGC Targeting Capability

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared photos of the collapsing tower on X, confirming the strike’s effectiveness. The Pentagon said the removal of the Chabahar tower directly degrades the IRGC’s ability to coordinate strikes against ordinary seafarers. Officials added that the action supports regional stability by ensuring that most commercial vessels can navigate the area without fear, provided they do not attempt to violate the naval embargo that the United States has placed on Iran.