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Gulf Insider
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Iran Says Port Blast Was 'Negligence' Amid Reports
As of Monday an Iranian official in Bandar Abbas has said that the major Iranian port fire is 90% extinguished, which means emergency crews have been battling the blaze for over 40 hours. The death toll has since risen to at least 46 amid the ongoing emergency. Over 1,000 injuries have been reported. The massive, deadly explosion which shocked Iran two days prior is the largest at an Iranian commercial port. The resulting fire ball, partly the result of missile fuel reportedly having detonated, was so large that there was initial widespread speculation that the Israelis were behind it. Certainly it wouldn't have been the first Israeli sabotage attack against vital Iranian infrastructure in recent history. And so it is somewhat of a surprise that the Iranians on Monday have not alleged any kind of external sabotage or interference, but are instead calling it an accident due to negligence Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni described the blast at the nation's largest commercial port two days earlier as caused by 'negligence' and failure to comply with established safety measures. There is an ongoing investigation. 'Some culprits have been identified and summoned… There were shortcomings, including noncompliance with safety precautions and negligence in terms of passive defense,' Momeni told state TV. He suggested that some materials should not have been kept at the port. Drone closeup footage from aftermath of Iran port blast released by an IRGC linked outlet. — Khosro K Isfahani (@KhosroIsfahani) April 28, 2025 According to The NY Times, a volatile component was improperly stored: A person with ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that what exploded was sodium perchlorate, a major ingredient in solid fuel for missiles. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss security matters. The state-run Islamic Republic News Agency quoted an official as saying the explosion was likely set off by containers of chemicals, but did not identify the chemicals. What caused them to detonate was not clear, but the Iranian authorities did not suggest it was sabotage or a deliberate attack. Click here to read more Also read: Iran Port Explosion: At Least Five Killed, More Than 500 Injured In Major Blast
Ya Libnan
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Ya Libnan
Death toll in Iran's Bandar Abbas port blast rises to 70 and 1200 injured
Smoke rises following an explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 27, 2025. Iranian Red Crescent/WANA (West Asia News Agency) Handout via REUTERS Beirut – The death toll from a major explosion in Iran's most important container port of Bandar Abbas rose to at least 70, with over 1,200 injured, state media said on Monday, as firefighters battled a blaze that Iranian officials said was now under control 48 hours after the start of the fire. Saturday's blast took place in the Shahid Rajaee section of the port, Iran's biggest container hub. Efforts to put out the ensuing blaze have continued since with sporadic fires breaking out due to wind and flammable goods in the containers, some releasing toxic emissions in the area, according to state media. 'After putting the huge fire under control, rescue operations are underway' Iran's state media said, citing the governor of Hormozgan Province, in which Bandar Abbas is situated. 'Removing containers could take up to two weeks', it added. Iran's ISNA news agency cited its interior minister Eskandar Momeni as saying national operations to confront the fire in Shahid Rajaee had ended and the management of firefighting had been handed over to local authorities. 'Shortcomings in regards to not respecting security protocols have been identified and some of the individuals at fault have been summoned', Momeni said, according to state media An initial report by the investigative committee charged with the incident found shortcomings in adherence to principles of civil defence and security. Around 22 people are missing and 22 bodies have not been identified yet, state TV cited the governor of Hormozgan as saying. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday ordered an investigation to 'uncover any negligence or intent' behind the incident, an indication that authorities are not ruling out sabotage. The incident occurred as Iran began a third round of nuclear talks with the United States in Oman, but there was no indication of a link between the two events. Iran's Infrastructure Communications Company said on Monday that a large cyber attack against the country's infrastructure had been repelled a day after the blast, without providing more details. Poor storage of chemicals in containers is suspected of having caused the explosion. A spokesperson for the crisis management organisation said on Saturday that earlier warnings had highlighted potential safety risks at the port. Reuters
Shafaq News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran's port explosion: Over 60 dead
Shafaq News/ The death toll from the Shahid Rajaee Port explosion in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, has risen to 65, an Iranian official announced on Monday. The governor of Hormozgan province, Mohammad Ashouri, reported that search operations remain underway to locate victims trapped under the debris. Clearing the damaged containers could take up to two weeks due to the extent of the destruction caused by the blast, he added. Earlier on Monday, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni confirmed that several officials linked to the incident had been identified and arrested, following findings of "negligence in handling the situation." He indicated that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had ordered an investigation into the explosion. Momeni estimated that around 1,000 people sustained injuries, with most discharged after receiving treatment. Only 120 injured individuals remain in hospitals. Regarding the fire, Momeni stated that it is now under control but warned that smoke emissions from hazardous chemicals could persist over the coming days. The cause of the explosion has not yet been definitively determined, although the port's customs office indicated it likely started with a fire in a warehouse storing hazardous chemicals. The blast, which struck on Saturday near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, caused extensive damage to one of Shahid Rajaee Port's 23 piers. Several countries have expressed solidarity with Iran and offered their assistance.
India Today
28-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Iran port explosion: Death toll rises to 70, over 1,200 injured in Bandar Abbas blast
The death toll has risen to at least 70, with more than 1,200 injured, following a massive explosion at Iran's most important container port of Bandar Abbas on Monday. The blast, which occurred Saturday in the Shahid Rajaee section of the port — Iran's key container hub — unleashed a raging fire that firefighters battled to control amid sporadic flare-ups fueled by strong winds and highly flammable cargo. Officials said the fire is now under control, although toxic emissions have been reported due to burning materials inside the putting the huge fire under control, rescue operations are underway," Hormozgan Province Governor told state media. He warned that clearing the area could take "up to two weeks" because of the dangerous conditions. Iran's ISNA news agency cited its interior minister Eskandar Momeni as saying national operations to confront the fire in Shahid Rajaee had ended and the management of firefighting had been handed over to local authorities. "Shortcomings in regards to not respecting security protocols have been identified and some of the individuals at fault have been summoned," Momeni said, according to Iranian initial report from the investigative committee pointed to failures in civil defense and security protocols as contributing factors to the tragedy. As of Monday, around 22 people remain missing, and 22 bodies recovered from the site have yet to be identified, state TV cited the governor of Hormozgan as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday ordered an investigation to "uncover any negligence or intent" behind the incident, an indication that authorities are not ruling out incident occurred as Iran began a third round of nuclear talks with the United States in Oman, but there was no indication of a link between the two Infrastructure Communications Company said on Monday that a large cyber attack against the country's infrastructure had been repelled a day after the blast, without providing more storage of chemicals in containers is suspected of having caused the explosion. A spokesperson for the crisis management organisation said on Saturday that earlier warnings had highlighted potential safety risks at the port.(With inputs from Reuters)Also Read: Spain declares state of emergency after nationwide power blackout
CNA
28-04-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Death toll in Iran's Bandar Abbas port blast rises to 70
DUBAI: The death toll from a major explosion in Iran's most important container port of Bandar Abbas rose to at least 70, with over 1,200 injured, state media said on Monday (Apr 28), as firefighters battled a blaze that Iranian officials said was now under control 48 hours after the start of the fire. Saturday's blast took place in the Shahid Rajaee section of the port, Iran's biggest container hub. Efforts to put out the ensuing blaze have continued since with sporadic fires breaking out due to wind and flammable goods in the containers, some releasing toxic emissions in the area, according to state media. "After putting the huge fire under control, rescue operations are underway" Iran's state media said, citing the governor of Hormozgan Province, in which Bandar Abbas is situated. "Removing containers could take up to two weeks", it added. Iran's ISNA news agency cited its interior minister Eskandar Momeni as saying national operations to confront the fire in Shahid Rajaee had ended and the management of firefighting had been handed over to local authorities. "Shortcomings in regards to not respecting security protocols have been identified and some of the individuals at fault have been summoned", Momeni said, according to state media. An initial report by the investigative committee charged with the incident found shortcomings in adherence to principles of civil defence and security. Around 22 people are missing and 22 bodies have not been identified yet, state TV cited the governor of Hormozgan as saying. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday ordered an investigation to "uncover any negligence or intent" behind the incident, an indication that authorities are not ruling out sabotage. The incident occurred as Iran began a third round of nuclear talks with the United States in Oman, but there was no indication of a link between the two events. Iran's Infrastructure Communications Company said on Monday that a large cyber attack against the country's infrastructure had been repelled a day after the blast, without providing more detail. Poor storage of chemicals in containers is suspected of having caused the explosion. A spokesperson for the crisis management organisation said on Saturday that earlier warnings had highlighted potential safety risks at the port. Iran's defence ministry dismissed on Sunday international media reports suggesting the blast may be linked to the mishandling of solid fuel used for missiles.
