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LBCI
26-04-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
'Massive explosion' in southern Iran port: State TV
A "massive explosion" and fire took place at a key port in the Iranian province of Hormozgan, more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) south of Tehran, state media reported Saturday. "The explosion occurred in a part of the Shahid Rajaee port dock, and we are extinguishing the fire," state television quoted senior Hormozgan Ports and Maritime Administration official Esmaeil Malekizadeh as saying. AFP
Roya News
26-04-2025
- Roya News
Hundreds injured in massive explosion in southern Iran
A powerful explosion rocked the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, sparking a major fire at the Shahid Rajaee port, according to state media. According to Reuters, at least 281 people were injured in the explosion. State television cited Esmaeil Malekizadeh, a senior official with the Hormozgan Ports and Maritime Administration, confirming that 'the explosion occurred in a part of the Shahid Rajaee port dock, and we are extinguishing the fire.' Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, head of the Hormozgan province's crisis management authority, told state television that those injured in the incident had been transported to hospitals for treatment. However, he did not specify the number of casualties. Footage shared across social media platforms captured a towering column of thick black smoke billowing from the port area. Additional videos appeared to show extensive damage to nearby buildings and vehicles, with several people inspecting the aftermath. Shahid Rajaee port, located over 1,000km south of Tehran, is one of Iran's key shipping hubs, primarily dealing with container operations. The port is also home to oil storage facilities and petrochemical infrastructure, raising concerns about the broader risks posed by the fire.
Al Jazeera
26-04-2025
- Al Jazeera
‘Massive' explosion, fire strike Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas
A massive explosion and fire has struck the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, more than 1,000km (620 miles) south of capital Tehran, state media reports. 'The explosion occurred in a part of the Shahid Rajaee port dock, and we are extinguishing the fire,' state television quoted senior Hormozgan Ports and Maritime Administration official Esmaeil Malekizadeh as saying on Saturday. Social media videos showed a huge plume of black smoke. Authorities offered no immediate cause for the blast. Shahid Rajaei port mainly handles container traffic and also has oil tanks and other petrochemical facilities. More to come…
