Overview

• The fire erupted in Unit 70 of the Abadan refinery, claiming one worker’s life before crews extinguished the flames.
• Firefighters from Abadan and nearby towns brought the blaze under control within hours, ensuring crude processing continued uninterrupted.
• Iran’s oil ministry news agency SHANA said initial probes pointed to a faulty pump as the cause and found no signs of human interference.
• State media videos captured thick smoke billowing over the Khuzestan Province complex during the incident.
• This event adds to a pattern of refinery fires since early 2024 that reflect chronic maintenance challenges under longstanding sanctions.