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Death Toll Rises to 70 in Iran's Port Explosion as Negligence Probed

The Shahid Rajaee Port blast in Bandar Abbas has left over 1,200 injured, with investigations ongoing into safety lapses and potential negligence.

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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 explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, Iran's largest commercial hub, has claimed at least 70 lives and injured over 1,200 people, according to updated reports.
  • Authorities have contained the fires, but rescue and cleanup efforts continue as damaged containers release hazardous emissions.
  • Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni confirmed negligence and safety protocol violations as key factors and stated that individuals responsible have been summoned.
  • Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a thorough investigation to determine if the incident was accidental or deliberate.
  • The port, located near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, remains partially operational, with significant global trade implications as it handles a major share of oil transit.