At least two individuals sustained injuries during a maintenance operation at the Aftab oil refinery in Bandar Abbas, Iran, as reported by Iranian state media outlets on Thursday (March 7), citing the operating company.

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Earlier, the Iranian state news agency IRNA had mentioned an accident at the refinery resulting in both casualties and injuries but emphasised the absence of an official statement.

Subsequent reports from various state media outlets characterised the incident as a partial event occurring during a maintenance operation,&nbsp;refraining from providing specific details about the nature of the operation.&nbsp;

They confirmed at least two injuries, making no mention of any fatalities.

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The situation is unfolding, and ongoing investigations are underway to determine the cause of the blast and evaluate the extent of the damage. Updates are anticipated as authorities continue their assessment.

This is a developing story. More to follow.

At least two individuals sustained injuries during a maintenance operation at the Aftab oil refinery in Bandar Abbas, Iran, as reported by Iranian state media outlets on Thursday (March 7), citing the operating company.

At least two individuals sustained injuries during a maintenance operation at the Aftab oil refinery in Bandar Abbas, Iran, as reported by Iranian state media outlets on Thursday (March 7), citing the operating company. Also read: Iran claims to have identified bomb maker behind twin blasts Earlier, the Iranian state news agency IRNA had mentioned an accident at the refinery resulting in both casualties and injuries but emphasised the absence of an official statement. Subsequent reports from various state media outlets characterised the incident as a partial event occurring during a maintenance operation, refraining from providing specific details about the nature of the operation. They confirmed at least two injuries, making no mention of any fatalities. Also read: Iran blames US & Israel's role in twin blast, vows harsh response The situation is unfolding, and ongoing investigations are underway to determine the cause of the blast and evaluate the extent of the damage. Updates are anticipated as authorities continue their assessment. This is a developing story. More to follow.

Several dead in explosion at Iran oil refinery

At least 19 people were killed after a powerful explosion hit a clinic in northern Tehran.

The blast occurred at the Sina At'har health care centre. Authorities sent medical units to the area immediately as &nbsp;plume of black smoke filled the sky.

According to reports, firefighters recovered six bodies with several still wounded. The blaze was later brought under control with reports indicating that the building caught fire after an explosion occurred as the gas canisters caught fire in the clinic's basement.

Iran's capital Tehran was earlier hit with&nbsp;an explosion near a military complex. &nbsp; 
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At least 19 people were killed after a powerful explosion hit a clinic in northern Tehran. The blast occurred at the Sina At'har health care centre. Authorities sent medical units to the area immediately as plume of black smoke filled the sky.

At least 19 people were killed after a powerful explosion hit a clinic in northern Tehran. The blast occurred at the Sina At'har health care centre. Authorities sent medical units to the area immediately as plume of black smoke filled the sky. According to reports, firefighters recovered six bodies with several still wounded. The blaze was later brought under control with reports indicating that the building caught fire after an explosion occurred as the gas canisters caught fire in the clinic's basement. Iran's capital Tehran was earlier hit with an explosion near a military complex.

At least 19 dead as explosion hits clinic in Iran

Iranian authorities said they were investigating an explosion in the early hours of Friday at a Defense Ministry facility east of Tehran, near a site that has been crucial for Iran’s development of missiles and munitions.

The Iranian Defense Ministry said the blast was caused by an explosion in an industrial gas tank in a civilian area of Parchin. The fire was brought under control and the blast caused no casualties, a spokesman for the ministry, Davoud Abdi, said on state television.

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“Our colleagues are present on the ground and investigating the incident carefully,” Abdi said.

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Videos and pictures posted on social media that were picked up by local news outlets showed a bright light flaring out across the sky over the city early on Friday, followed by a large plume of smoke. Witnesses said the blast came from the direction of Parchin, a major military site.

Parchin is home to a sprawling military base where Iranian technicians were alleged to have&nbsp;<a data-link-name="in body link" href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/julian-borger-global-security-blog/2012/mar/13/parchin-iaea-inspections">t</a>ested high explosive components for a nuclear warhead&nbsp;in the early 200s, a claim Iran has denied.

In 2014, the military site was suspected to have been damaged by a fire or explosion but investigations by the International Atomic Energy Agency were hampered by a lack of access.

Iranian authorities said they were investigating an explosion in the early hours of Friday at a Defense Ministry facility east of Tehran, near a site that has been crucial for Iran’s development of missiles and munitions.

Iranian authorities said they were investigating an explosion in the early hours of Friday at a Defense Ministry facility east of Tehran, near a site that has been crucial for Iran’s development of missiles and munitions. The Iranian Defense Ministry said the blast was caused by an explosion in an industrial gas tank in a civilian area of Parchin. The fire was brought under control and the blast caused no casualties, a spokesman for the ministry, Davoud Abdi, said on state television. A 2004 satellite image showing the military complex at Parchin, Iran. Photograph: AFP “Our colleagues are present on the ground and investigating the incident carefully,” Abdi said. First video report of a massive explosion with red light around Tehran, heard by many residents. Reports of a military outpost around there. #Iran pic.twitter.com/lQT4CPFLUC — Farnaz Fassihi (@farnazfassihi) June 25, 2020 × Videos and pictures posted on social media that were picked up by local news outlets showed a bright light flaring out across the sky over the city early on Friday, followed by a large plume of smoke. Witnesses said the blast came from the direction of Parchin, a major military site. Parchin is home to a sprawling military base where Iranian technicians were alleged to have tested high explosive components for a nuclear warhead in the early 200s, a claim Iran has denied. In 2014, the military site was suspected to have been damaged by a fire or explosion but investigations by the International Atomic Energy Agency were hampered by a lack of access.

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