An explosion was reported at Shahid Rajaee port in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, more than 1,000 km (620 miles) south of capital Tehran, on Saturday. Over 500 people were injured and four killed, as per state media. Footage on state television showed thick columns of black smoke billowing from the port area, where many containers are stored, with helicopters deployed to fight the fire. The reason for the blast remains unknown. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed sympathy for the victims of the blast, dispatching the interior minister Eskandar Momeni to supervise an investigation.
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👀 Blast reported at Iran's Bandar Abbas port, cause unclear. &mdash; Iran International <a href="https://t.co/OOvdldRm4N">pic.twitter.com/OOvdldRm4N</a>
&mdash; Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraelWarRoom/status/1916062462429765794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/why-isnt-iran-allowed-nuclear-weapons-8952398" rel="dofollow">Iran&rsquo;s </a>customs authority said in a statement that Saturday&rsquo;s explosion occurred in the Sina container yard, which is affiliated with the Ports and Maritime Organization.&nbsp;
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The injured were transferred to Hormozgan Hospital.&nbsp;A CCTV video of the incident is also doing the rounds on social media, though the Iranian administration has not yet issued any statement or verified the authenticity of these videos.&nbsp;
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🔴 CCTV footage shows the moment huge explosion rocked southern 🇮🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BandarAbbas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BandarAbbas</a> @ZSaffar <a href="https://t.co/etkQ6uy8ID">pic.twitter.com/etkQ6uy8ID</a>
&mdash; Zeinab Al Saffar | زينب الصفّار (@ZeinabSaffar) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZeinabSaffar/status/1916099705957761353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
National&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-iran-preparing-for-war-with-the-us-supreme-leader-khamenei-donald-trump-8936718" rel="dofollow">Iranian </a>Petroleum Refining and Distribution Company issued a statement following the blast saying, oil facilities in the area were not affected by the blast. &ldquo;The explosion and fire in Shahid Rajaei Port have no connection to refineries, fuel tanks, distribution complexes and oil pipelines related to this company,&rdquo; the company said.
Meanwhile, in a phone call with Iranian President&nbsp;Masoud Pezeshkian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences for the loss of lives in the explosion in Bandar Abbas.
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President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran <a href="https://twitter.com/drpezeshkian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drpezeshkian</a> called PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> and strongly condemned the terror attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir and conveyed his condolences for the victims. Both leaders agreed that there could be no justication for such&hellip;
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The attack comes even as Washington and Tehran continue talks over the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-nuclear-talks-what-is-irans-nuclear-programme-and-history-of-its-enemity-with-america-8954883" rel="dofollow">nuclear deal</a>, with a third round in Oman today.&nbsp;President Donald Trump has already warned that the United States will "lead the pack" in attacking Iran if talks over Tehran's nuclear programme do not result in a new deal, according to a Time Magazine interview.
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Earlier in 2020, Lebanon's capital Beirut was rocked by a major explosion triggered by the ignition of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate. The Lebanese government declared a two-week state of emergency in response to the disaster. The probe into the blast is underway.
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World | An explosion was reported at Shahid Rajaee port in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, more than 1,000km (620 miles) south of capital Tehran, on Saturday.

An explosion was reported at Shahid Rajaee port in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, more than 1,000 km (620 miles) south of capital Tehran, on Saturday. Over 500 people were injured and four killed, as per state media. Footage on state television showed thick columns of black smoke billowing from the port area, where many containers are stored, with helicopters deployed to fight the fire. The reason for the blast remains unknown. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed sympathy for the victims of the blast, dispatching the interior minister Eskandar Momeni to supervise an investigation. 👀 Blast reported at Iran's Bandar Abbas port, cause unclear. — Iran International pic.twitter.com/OOvdldRm4N — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) April 26, 2025 Iran’s customs authority said in a statement that Saturday’s explosion occurred in the Sina container yard, which is affiliated with the Ports and Maritime Organization. Read More | Handshake and death stare: Curious case of two pictures of Trump and Macron in Pope Francis' funeral | Watch The injured were transferred to Hormozgan Hospital. A CCTV video of the incident is also doing the rounds on social media, though the Iranian administration has not yet issued any statement or verified the authenticity of these videos. 🔴 CCTV footage shows the moment huge explosion rocked southern 🇮🇷 #Iran.#BandarAbbas @ZSaffar pic.twitter.com/etkQ6uy8ID — Zeinab Al Saffar | زينب الصفّار (@ZeinabSaffar) April 26, 2025 National Iranian Petroleum Refining and Distribution Company issued a statement following the blast saying, oil facilities in the area were not affected by the blast. “The explosion and fire in Shahid Rajaei Port have no connection to refineries, fuel tanks, distribution complexes and oil pipelines related to this company,” the company said. Meanwhile, in a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences for the loss of lives in the explosion in Bandar Abbas. President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran @drpezeshkian called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and conveyed his condolences for the victims. Both leaders agreed that there could be no justication for such… — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 26, 2025 WATCH | New airspace guidelines in India after Pakistan closes airspace The attack comes even as Washington and Tehran continue talks over the nuclear deal, with a third round in Oman today. President Donald Trump has already warned that the United States will "lead the pack" in attacking Iran if talks over Tehran's nuclear programme do not result in a new deal, according to a Time Magazine interview. Abbas Araghchi, top diplomat and Iran's foreign minister is spearheading the high-level negotiations. At the negotiation table, Araghchi is facing US envoy Steve Witkoff, a real estate magnate without previous experience in foreign policy. Earlier in 2020, Lebanon's capital Beirut was rocked by a major explosion triggered by the ignition of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate. The Lebanese government declared a two-week state of emergency in response to the disaster. The probe into the blast is underway. WATCH | Russia declares Ukraine's Kursk offensive a failure, Putin credits North Korean troops for success

Massive explosion at port city of Bandar Abbas in Iran, four killed, over 500 injured - Video

The cause of a large blast in Iran's Semnan province was determined as a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier on Monday, state media reported.

Iranian state media had earlier said a large explosion was heard at the Garmsar industrial town, the fourth such incident in the province of Semnan in a week, according to semi-official Mehr news agency.

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"Upon investigating, officials announced that no explosion or smoke was observed from the Garmsar industrial area," state media said.

"It is now known that the cause of the blast was a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier in the area after flying its jet below the permissible speed," state media added, without specifying whether the jet was Iranian.

The cause of a large blast in Iran's Semnan province was determined as a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier on Monday, state media reported. Iranian state media had earlier said a large explosion was heard at the Garmsar industrial town, the fourth such incident in the province of Semnan in a week, according to semi-official Mehr news agency.

The cause of a large blast in Iran's Semnan province was determined as a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier on Monday, state media reported. Iranian state media had earlier said a large explosion was heard at the Garmsar industrial town, the fourth such incident in the province of Semnan in a week, according to semi-official Mehr news agency. ALSO READ | Iran says 84 killed in twin blasts near late general Qasem Soleimani’s grave "Upon investigating, officials announced that no explosion or smoke was observed from the Garmsar industrial area," state media said. "It is now known that the cause of the blast was a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier in the area after flying its jet below the permissible speed," state media added, without specifying whether the jet was Iranian.

Iran: 'Blast' in Semnan province caused by fighter jet breaking sound barrier

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have launched missile attacks on multiple “terrorist” targets in Syria and in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The security council of the Kurdish regional government said in a statement that four civilians were killed and six injured in the strikes.

Iran launches missile strikes against targets in Syria and northern Iraq

Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike.

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At least 84 people&nbsp; were killed and more than 140 others&nbsp;injured in Iran on Wednesday (Jan 3) in twin blasts that took place in quick succession near the grave of late general Qasem Soleimani, state television reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;

IRNA said 141 people were wounded in the blasts with some "in critical condition".&nbsp;

The explosions took place on the anniversary of Soleimani's killing in a US drone strike in Iraq in 2020. The state media quoted a local official in the Kerman province as saying that the "blasts were caused by terrorist attacks".&nbsp;

According to the semi-official Nournews, "Several gas canisters exploded on the road leading to the cemetery".&nbsp;

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Hundreds of people were present at the cemetery, and state TV showed Red Crescent rescuers attending to wounded people at the ceremony.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reza Fallah, head of the Kerman province Red Crescent, told state TV: "Our rapid response teams are evacuating the injured... But there are waves of crowds blocking roads."&nbsp;

Iran-based Tasnim news agency reported that the first blast happened at 15:04 pm (local time) when people were packed on a road leading to a cemetery where the tomb of Soleimani is located.&nbsp;

The second blast occurred around 13 minutes later.&nbsp;

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<h2>Who was&nbsp;Soleimani?&nbsp;</h2>

Soleimani was an Iranian military officer who served in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He was the commander of the Quds Force, which is an IRGC division primarily responsible for extraterritorial and clandestine military operations, from 1998 until his death.&nbsp;

He was killed in a US drone strike just outside Baghdad airport.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

At least 84 people were killed and more than 140 others injured in Iran on Wednesday (Jan 3) in twin blasts that took place in quick succession near the grave of late general Qasem Soleimani, state television reported.

At least 84 people were killed and more than 140 others injured in Iran on Wednesday (Jan 3) in twin blasts that took place in quick succession near the grave of late general Qasem Soleimani, state television reported. IRNA said 141 people were wounded in the blasts with some "in critical condition". The explosions took place on the anniversary of Soleimani's killing in a US drone strike in Iraq in 2020. The state media quoted a local official in the Kerman province as saying that the "blasts were caused by terrorist attacks". According to the semi-official Nournews, "Several gas canisters exploded on the road leading to the cemetery". Also read: Israeli civilian impersonator joins Gaza war, poses with PM Netanyahu, faces weapons theft charges Hundreds of people were present at the cemetery, and state TV showed Red Crescent rescuers attending to wounded people at the ceremony. Reza Fallah, head of the Kerman province Red Crescent, told state TV: "Our rapid response teams are evacuating the injured... But there are waves of crowds blocking roads." Iran-based Tasnim news agency reported that the first blast happened at 15:04 pm (local time) when people were packed on a road leading to a cemetery where the tomb of Soleimani is located. The second blast occurred around 13 minutes later. Also read: Benny Gantz preferred over Benjamin Netanyahu after Gaza war ends, poll finds Who was Soleimani? Soleimani was an Iranian military officer who served in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He was the commander of the Quds Force, which is an IRGC division primarily responsible for extraterritorial and clandestine military operations, from 1998 until his death. He was killed in a US drone strike just outside Baghdad airport. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran says 84  killed in twin blasts near late general Qasem Soleimani’s grave

At least nine people were injured in a blast at an explosives factory in Iran, ISNA news agency reported. The factory is located in Isfahan province of the country.

The blast at Sepahan Nargostar Chemical Industries occurred at 2330 GMT. Mansour Shisheforoush, head of the province's crisis management organisation said that the blast took place due to "unclear reasons still being investigated"

He added that nine factory workers were injured and transferred to hospital, he added. Shisheforoush said several investigation teams were at the scene to determine the cause of the blast.

The factory is located about 45 kilometres (just under 30 miles) northwest of Isfahan city

The company manufactures "industrial-commercial explosive materials" and was established in 1941, according to its website.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least nine people were injured in a blast at an explosives factory in Iran, ISNA news agency reported. The factory is located in Isfahan province of the country.

At least nine people were injured in a blast at an explosives factory in Iran, ISNA news agency reported. The factory is located in Isfahan province of the country. The blast at Sepahan Nargostar Chemical Industries occurred at 2330 GMT. Mansour Shisheforoush, head of the province's crisis management organisation said that the blast took place due to "unclear reasons still being investigated" He added that nine factory workers were injured and transferred to hospital, he added. Shisheforoush said several investigation teams were at the scene to determine the cause of the blast. The factory is located about 45 kilometres (just under 30 miles) northwest of Isfahan city The company manufactures "industrial-commercial explosive materials" and was established in 1941, according to its website. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran: Nine people injured in explosives factory blast

There have been several explosions and fires around Iranian military, nuclear and industrial facilities over the last couple of weeks. Watch report.

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