Overview

• The April 26 explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas killed at least 57 people and injured more than 1,000, with revised casualty figures released by Iranian authorities.
• Two individuals, including a government manager and a private-sector worker, have been arrested for alleged safety violations linked to the blast.
• Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni attributed the disaster to negligence and noncompliance with safety protocols, highlighting critical lapses in industrial safety standards.
• Iran's defense ministry denied claims that military fuel or missile-related materials were stored or transported through the civilian port, countering external speculation.
• Shahid Rajaee port, handling over half of Iran's oil exports, remains operational, but experts warn of significant economic and logistical disruptions due to the damage.