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Death Toll Rises to 70 in Iran Port Explosion as Fires Persist

Authorities cite negligence as the cause of the Shahid Rajaee Port blast, with investigations ongoing and firefighting efforts nearing conclusion.

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This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows the epicenter of an explosion at the Shahid Rajaei port near Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, April 28, 2025.
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In this photo provided by Iranian Students' News Agency, ISNA, a black smoke rises in the sky after a massive explosion rocked a port near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Overview

  • The death toll from the April 26 explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port has climbed to 70, with over 1,000 injured and 120 still hospitalized.
  • Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni stated that the blast was caused by negligence and safety violations, with culprits identified and summoned for accountability.
  • Firefighting crews are still working to extinguish fires at the port, with heavy smoke and hazardous air conditions prompting public health warnings.
  • The explosion occurred at a hazardous materials depot in Iran’s busiest port, located on the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.
  • The incident coincided with US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman, fueling speculation about potential sabotage, though authorities have not confirmed deliberate acts.