Overview

• Authorities have contained the fire at Shahid Rajaee Port, two days after the explosion caused extensive damage and loss of life.
• Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni confirmed the blast was caused by negligence, citing safety protocol violations and summoning responsible individuals.
• Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a thorough investigation to determine whether there was negligence or deliberate intent behind the incident.
• The explosion disrupted operations at the strategic port, a key hub for global oil shipments, though unaffected areas have since resumed activity.
• Speculation about the involvement of missile fuel has been denied by Iran's defense ministry, as investigations continue into the exact cause.