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Explosion at Iran's Largest Port Kills 28, Injures Over 1,000

Authorities investigate hazardous chemical storage as the likely cause while firefighting and relief efforts continue in the strategic Shahid Rajai port.

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Una espesa columna de humo se eleva cerca del lugar de una explosión en el muelle del puerto Shahid Rajaee, al suroeste de Bandar Abbas, en la provincia iraní de Hormozgán.

Overview

  • A massive explosion occurred at Shahid Rajai port in Bandar Abbas, killing at least 28 people and injuring more than 1,000, with ongoing firefighting efforts as of April 27.
  • Preliminary investigations suggest the blast originated from improperly stored hazardous chemicals in port warehouses, according to Iranian officials.
  • Port operations, vital for Iran's container traffic and global oil transit near the Strait of Hormuz, remain largely suspended as safety checks are conducted.
  • Vice President Mohamad Reza Aref and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni are leading an extensive inquiry to determine the exact cause and assess damages.
  • The incident has drawn comparisons to the 2020 Beirut port disaster and coincides with sensitive nuclear talks between Iran and the United States.