Iran's port explosion results in at least 25 deaths, 800 injuries
At least 25 individuals have died and approximately 800 have been injured following a large explosion at a port in Iran's southern province of Hormozgan, as reported by media outlets on Sunday. The cause of the explosion remains unclear, according...
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At least 25 individuals have died and approximately 800 have been injured following a large explosion at a port in Iran's southern province of Hormozgan, as reported by media outlets on Sunday.
The cause of the explosion remains unclear, according to the official news agency IRNA.
The incident took place at the Port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan province. Rescue teams were promptly sent to the location, and all port operations were halted, as reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Jalal Maleki, spokesperson for the Tehran Fire Department, stated in comments to the semi-official Fars news agency that while the significant fire resulting from the explosion had nearly been contained, there were still some scattered flames that he deemed "not worrisome."
Ahmad Pouyafar, the governor of Bandar Abbas, announced on Saturday that all educational institutions in the city would remain closed on Sunday due to the aftermath of the explosion and related air pollution.
Hossein Zafari, spokesperson for the National Disaster Management Organization, indicated to Fars that the blast might have been caused by chemical materials in a container at the port.
Nevertheless, Fatemeh Mohajerani, a spokesperson for the Iranian government, cautioned against "hasty speculations" regarding the incident's cause until investigations are completed by the relevant authorities. She mentioned that it has been confirmed that there were containers, likely containing chemical materials, located in a corner of the port.
In a post on X, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences to the explosion's victims and revealed that he had issued a directive for an investigation into the blast and its cause. He also mentioned that Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni had been sent to the province to facilitate coordination and address the needs of those injured.
In the wake of the explosion, numerous countries and international organizations expressed their condolences to the Iranian people and government.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his deep sorrow and grief over the tragedy, as stated by the Prime Minister's Office, affirming, "We stand with the Iranian government and people in this hour of grief and sorrow," while also praying for the quick recovery of the injured.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
The cause of the explosion remains unclear, according to the official news agency IRNA.
The incident took place at the Port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan province. Rescue teams were promptly sent to the location, and all port operations were halted, as reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Jalal Maleki, spokesperson for the Tehran Fire Department, stated in comments to the semi-official Fars news agency that while the significant fire resulting from the explosion had nearly been contained, there were still some scattered flames that he deemed "not worrisome."
Ahmad Pouyafar, the governor of Bandar Abbas, announced on Saturday that all educational institutions in the city would remain closed on Sunday due to the aftermath of the explosion and related air pollution.
Hossein Zafari, spokesperson for the National Disaster Management Organization, indicated to Fars that the blast might have been caused by chemical materials in a container at the port.
Nevertheless, Fatemeh Mohajerani, a spokesperson for the Iranian government, cautioned against "hasty speculations" regarding the incident's cause until investigations are completed by the relevant authorities. She mentioned that it has been confirmed that there were containers, likely containing chemical materials, located in a corner of the port.
In a post on X, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences to the explosion's victims and revealed that he had issued a directive for an investigation into the blast and its cause. He also mentioned that Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni had been sent to the province to facilitate coordination and address the needs of those injured.
In the wake of the explosion, numerous countries and international organizations expressed their condolences to the Iranian people and government.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his deep sorrow and grief over the tragedy, as stated by the Prime Minister's Office, affirming, "We stand with the Iranian government and people in this hour of grief and sorrow," while also praying for the quick recovery of the injured.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
