27.04.2025 11:00
The number of fatalities in the explosion that occurred at the Port of Bandar Abbas, located on Iran's Persian Gulf coast, has risen to 28, while the number of injured has reached 1,139.
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The number of people who lost their lives in the violent explosion that occurred yesterday at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran has risen to 25. Iranian State Television reported that at least 1,139 people were also injured in the explosion.
A FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE DOCK AREA
According to local media, a fire broke out around 12:30 local time (08:30 GMT) on Saturday in the container dock area of Shahid Rajaee Port. Initial reports indicate that flammable materials were present near the site of the explosion.
AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED AFTER THE FIRE
According to eyewitness accounts, the small fire quickly spread and led to an explosion due to the 40-degree temperature and the accumulation of flammable materials.
The strategically important port located in southern Hormozgan province is situated approximately 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) southwest of the port of Bandar Abbas on the northern shore of the Strait of Hormuz.
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