31.01.2026 15:21
An explosion occurred at the port of Bandar Abbas, located in southern Iran, during a time when the United States intensified its threats of attack against Iran. While the cause of the explosion is still unknown, Iranian sources denied the claim that a commander of the Revolutionary Guards was targeted.
In the days when the U.S. increased its rhetoric about attacks on Iran and the possibility of war was being loudly discussed in the region, an explosion occurred at the Port of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Following the incident at the port, which is one of the country's most important commercial centers, there was increased activity in the area.
DENIAL OF THE CLAIM THAT "A HIGH-RANKING COMMANDER WAS TARGETED"
After the explosion, claims emerged on social media and some foreign media outlets that a high-ranking member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards was targeted. However, Iranian state media categorically denied these reports.
Iran's state television announced that the explosion occurred in an eight-story building. Official agencies close to Iran reported that the incident was not related to a military target or a high-ranking official, and that the explosion might have been caused by a technical or controlled reason.
ACTIVITIES AT THE PORT TEMPORARILY HALTED
Authorities have not yet shared clear information regarding whether there were any casualties or injuries in the explosion. Following the incident, security measures around the port were increased, and it was learned that some commercial activities were temporarily suspended.
STRATEGIC POINT NEAR THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Notable for its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, the Port of Bandar Abbas is known as a strategic center where a large portion of Iran's foreign trade is conducted. The region has also been in the news in previous years due to various industrial accidents and explosions.