US military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating

Reuters

11 March, 2026, 10:20 pm

Last modified: 11 March, 2026, 10:23 pm

US military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating

The United States has ⁠been carrying out strikes against Iranian naval vessels-- ⁠sinking or destroying 60 so ⁠far.

Reuters

11 March, 2026, 10:20 pm

Last modified: 11 March, 2026, 10:23 pm

Chabahar port of Iran. Photo: Journal of India

The US military on Wednesday (11 March) warned civilians ‌to leave port facilities where Iranian naval forces are operating, adding that US ⁠forces could not guarantee their safety.

"Iranian dockworkers, administrative personnel, and commercial vessel crews should avoid Iranian naval vessels and military ‌equipment," ⁠US Central Command said in a statement.

The United States has ⁠been carrying out strikes against Iranian naval vessels-- ⁠sinking or destroying 60 so ⁠far.

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