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Economic Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Satellite images reveal destruction after Iran port explosion as death toll rises to 46
A massive explosion occurred at Shahid Rajaei port near Bandar Abbas in Iran. The blast resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. Satellite images reveal extensive damage to buildings and containers. The cause of the explosion remains unclear. Reports suggest the port received missile fuel chemicals. Iranian authorities deny these claims. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Satellite images analysed by The Associated Press on Monday showed the devastation of an explosion that rocked one of Iran's main ports as the death toll rose to 46 people with over 1,000 injured. The photos from Planet Labs PBC came as local news reports from the site raised more questions about the cause of the blast Saturday at the Shahid Rajaei port near Bandar port reportedly took in a chemical component needed for solid fuel for ballistic missiles - something denied by authorities though they've not explained the source of the power that caused such blast Saturday disintegrated a building next to the blast site, which appeared to be in a row where other containers once stood, the satellite photos showed. It also shredded the majority of another building just to the force of the blast also could be seen, with what appeared to be two craters measure some 50 metres across. Other containers nearby appeared smashed and distended by the explosion and the intense fire that fire still burned at the site Monday, some two days after the initial explosion that happened just as Iran began a third round of negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear still haven't offered an explanation for the security firm Ambrey says the port received missile fuel chemical in March. It was part of a shipment of ammonium perchlorate from China by two vessels to Iran, first reported in January by the Financial chemical used to make solid propellant for rockets was going to be used to replenish Iran's missile stocks, which had been depleted by its direct attacks on Israel during the war with Hamas in the Gaza Iranian military denied receiving the chemical media footage of the explosion saw reddish-hued smoke rising from the fire just before the detonation. That suggests a chemical compound being involved in the blast, like in the 2020 Beirut port Sunday, Iran's semiofficial ILNA news agency quoted Saeed Jafari, the CEO of marine services company working at the port, as saying there were false statements about the cargo that detonated, which he called "very dangerous.""The incident happened following a false statement about the dangerous goods and delivering it without documents and tags," Jafari report by the semiofficial ISNA news agency claimed the cargo that caused the blast was not reported to customs authorities as high-level authorities in Iran, such as its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, could circumvent normal procedures at the port.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Satellite images reveal destruction after Iran port explosion as death toll rises to 46
Satellite images analysed by The Associated Press on Monday showed the devastation of an explosion that rocked one of Iran's main ports as the death toll rose to 46 people with over 1,000 injured. The photos from Planet Labs PBC came as local news reports from the site raised more questions about the cause of the blast Saturday at the Shahid Rajaei port near Bandar Abbas. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" The port reportedly took in a chemical component needed for solid fuel for ballistic missiles - something denied by authorities though they've not explained the source of the power that caused such destruction. The blast Saturday disintegrated a building next to the blast site, which appeared to be in a row where other containers once stood, the satellite photos showed. It also shredded the majority of another building just to the west. GIF89a����!�,D; 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by The force of the blast also could be seen, with what appeared to be two craters measure some 50 metres across. Other containers nearby appeared smashed and distended by the explosion and the intense fire that followed. The fire still burned at the site Monday, some two days after the initial explosion that happened just as Iran began a third round of negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme. Live Events Authorities still haven't offered an explanation for the explosion. Private security firm Ambrey says the port received missile fuel chemical in March. It was part of a shipment of ammonium perchlorate from China by two vessels to Iran, first reported in January by the Financial Times. The chemical used to make solid propellant for rockets was going to be used to replenish Iran's missile stocks, which had been depleted by its direct attacks on Israel during the war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Iranian military denied receiving the chemical shipment. Social media footage of the explosion saw reddish-hued smoke rising from the fire just before the detonation. That suggests a chemical compound being involved in the blast, like in the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Late Sunday, Iran's semiofficial ILNA news agency quoted Saeed Jafari, the CEO of marine services company working at the port, as saying there were false statements about the cargo that detonated, which he called "very dangerous." "The incident happened following a false statement about the dangerous goods and delivering it without documents and tags," Jafari said. Another report by the semiofficial ISNA news agency claimed the cargo that caused the blast was not reported to customs authorities as well. Only high-level authorities in Iran, such as its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, could circumvent normal procedures at the port.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Satellite images reveal destruction after Iran port explosion kills at least 46
Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press on Monday showed the devastation of an explosion that rocked one of Iran's main ports as the death toll rose to 46 people, with over 1,000 injured. The photos from Planet Labs PBC came as local news reports from the site raised more questions about the cause of the blast Saturday at the Shahid Rajaei port near Bandar Abbas. The port reportedly took in a chemical component needed for solid fuel for ballistic missiles — something denied by authorities, though they've not explained the source of the power that caused such destruction. The blast Saturday disintegrated a building next to the blast site, which appeared to be in a row where other containers once stood, the satellite photos showed. It also shredded the majority of another building just to the west. The force of the blast also could be seen, with what appeared to be two craters measure some 50 meters (165 feet) across. Other containers nearby appeared smashed and distended by the explosion and the intense fire that followed. The fire still burned at the site Monday, some two days after the initial explosion that happened just as Iran began a third round of negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program. Authorities still haven't offered an explanation for the explosion. Private security firm Ambrey says the port received missile fuel chemical in March. It was part of a shipment of ammonium perchlorate from China by two vessels to Iran, first reported in January by the Financial Times. The chemical used to make solid propellant for rockets was going to be used to replenish Iran's missile stocks, which had been depleted by its direct attacks on Israel during the war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Iranian military denied receiving the chemical shipment. Social media footage of the explosion saw reddish-hued smoke rising from the fire just before the detonation. That suggests a chemical compound being involved in the blast, like in the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Late Sunday, Iran's semiofficial ILNA news agency quoted Saeed Jafari, the CEO of marine services company working at the port, as saying there were false statements about the cargo that detonated, which he called 'very dangerous.' 'The incident happened following a false statement about the dangerous goods and delivering it without documents and tags,' Jafari said. Another report by the semiofficial ISNA news agency claimed the cargo that caused the blast was not reported to customs authorities as well. Only high-level authorities in Iran, such as its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, could circumvent normal procedures at the port.
Hamilton Spectator
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Satellite images reveal destruction after Iran port explosion kills at least 46
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press on Monday showed the devastation of an explosion that rocked one of Iran's main ports as the death toll rose to 46 people with over 1,000 injured. The photos from Planet Labs PBC came as local news reports from the site raised more questions about the cause of the blast Saturday at the Shahid Rajaei port near Bandar Abbas. The port reportedly took in a chemical component needed for solid fuel for ballistic missiles — something denied by authorities though they've not explained the source of the power that caused such destruction. The blast Saturday disintegrated a building next to the blast site, which appeared to be in a row where other containers once stood, the satellite photos showed. It also shredded the majority of another building just to the west. The force of the blast also could be seen, with what appeared to be two craters measure some 50 meters (165 feet) across. Other containers nearby appeared smashed and distended by the explosion and the intense fire that followed. The fire still burned at the site Monday, some two days after the initial explosion that happened just as Iran began a third round of negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program. Authorities still haven't offered an explanation for the explosion. Private security firm Ambrey says the port received missile fuel chemical in March. It was part of a shipment of ammonium perchlorate from China by two vessels to Iran, first reported in January by the Financial Times. The chemical used to make solid propellant for rockets was going to be used to replenish Iran's missile stocks, which had been depleted by its direct attacks on Israel during the war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Iranian military denied receiving the chemical shipment. Social media footage of the explosion saw reddish-hued smoke rising from the fire just before the detonation. That suggests a chemical compound being involved in the blast, like in the 2020 Beirut port explosion . Late Sunday, Iran's semiofficial ILNA news agency quoted Saeed Jafari, the CEO of marine services company working at the port, as saying there were false statements about the cargo that detonated, which he called 'very dangerous.' 'The incident happened following a false statement about the dangerous goods and delivering it without documents and tags,' Jafari said. Another report by the semiofficial ISNA news agency claimed the cargo that caused the blast was not reported to customs authorities as well. Only high-level authorities in Iran, such as its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, could circumvent normal procedures at the port.
Hamilton Spectator
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Death toll in Iran port explosion rises to at least 46 with over 1,000 injured
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from a huge explosion that rocked one of Iran's main ports rose Monday to 46, authorities said, as reports from the site raised more questions about the cause of the blast. Iranian state television reported the toll from the blast at Shahid Rajaei port near Bandar Abbas, citing local officials. The fire still burned at the site, some two days after the initial explosion Saturday, just as Iran began a third round of negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program. Over 1,000 people suffered injuries in the blast. Authorities still haven't offered an explanation for the explosion. Private security firm Ambrey says the port received missile fuel chemical in March. It was part of a shipment of ammonium perchlorate from China by two vessels to Iran, first reported in January by the Financial Times. The chemical used to make solid propellant for rockets was going to be used to replenish Iran's missile stocks, which had been depleted by its direct attacks on Israel during the war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Iranian military denied receiving the chemical shipment. Social media footage of the explosion saw reddish-hued smoke rising from the fire just before the detonation. That suggests a chemical compound being involved in the blast, like in the 2020 Beirut port explosion . Late Sunday, Iran's semiofficial ILNA news agency quoted Saeed Jafari, the CEO of marine services company working at the port, as saying there were false statements about the cargo that detonated, which he called 'very dangerous.' 'The incident happened following a false statement about the dangerous goods and delivering it without documents and tags,' Jafari said. Another report by the semiofficial ISNA news agency claimed the cargo that caused the blast was not reported to customs authorities as well. Only high-level authorities in Iran, such as its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, could circumvent normal procedures at the port.
