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Massive Explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port Injures 80, Halts Operations

A container blast at Iran's largest maritime hub caused widespread damage and disruptions as emergency crews worked to control the situation.

Explosion hits the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas.
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Overview

  • An explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas injured at least 80 people and shattered windows across several kilometers.
  • Authorities identified the cause as the explosion of several containers stored in the port's wharf area.
  • Port operations have been suspended while firefighting and evacuation efforts continue, with injured workers being transferred to medical centers.
  • The incident coincides with US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Oman, heightening scrutiny of the port's strategic significance.
  • This follows a 2020 cyberattack on the port, reportedly linked to Israel, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities to both physical and digital threats.