<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/iran">Iran</a>&rsquo;s interior minister Eskandar Momeni said on Monday (Apr 28) that the deadly explosion at the country&rsquo;s largest commercial port that killed 46 was caused by &ldquo;negligence&rdquo; and failure to comply with safety measures. This comes as firefighters are still battling a blaze at the facility two days after the explosion occurred.
&ldquo;Some culprits have been identified and summoned ... There were shortcomings, including noncompliance with safety precautions and negligence in terms of passive defence,&rdquo; Momeni told state TV, adding that the materials should have been dispersed.
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The blast happened on Saturday (Apr 26) at southern Iran&rsquo;s Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz. It is Iran&rsquo;s most advanced container terminal and a key gateway for goods into the country.
The official IRNA news agency, citing Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, the crisis management director for Hormozgan province, reported that the death toll in the incident has climbed to 46. More than 1,000 people were injured in the fire, and Hassanzadeh said that most were released after treatment.
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Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni told state TV on Monday (Apr 28) that only &ldquo;120 wounded are still in hospital&rdquo;.
<h2>What led to the blast?</h2>
The cause of the blast was not immediately clear, but the port&rsquo;s customs office said that it likely resulted from a fire at the hazardous and chemical materials storage depot.
Iran&rsquo;s state TV reported that the damage would be assessed after the fire is brought under control completely. Thick smoke continues to blanket the site over low flames at part of the port.
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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered an investigation into the incident.&nbsp;
Since the explosion, schools and offices in the area have been ordered to remain closed. Authorities have urged residents to avoid going outside &ldquo;until further notice&rdquo; and use protective masks.
According to a New York Times report citing a source linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, perchlorate &ndash; a chemical used in missile solid fuel &ndash; exploded.
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However, Defence Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik later told state TV that &ldquo;there has been&nbsp;
A national day of mourning was declared on Monday (Apr 28) by authorities. Three days of mourning began on Sunday (Apr 27) in the Hormozgan province, where the port is located.

"Some culprits have been identified and summoned ... There were shortcomings, including incompliance with safety precautions and negligence in terms of passive defence," Momeni told state TV, adding that the materials should have been dispersed. World

Iran’s interior minister Eskandar Momeni said on Monday (Apr 28) that the deadly explosion at the country’s largest commercial port that killed 46 was caused by “negligence” and failure to comply with safety measures. This comes as firefighters are still battling a blaze at the facility two days after the explosion occurred. “Some culprits have been identified and summoned ... There were shortcomings, including noncompliance with safety precautions and negligence in terms of passive defence,” Momeni told state TV, adding that the materials should have been dispersed. Also read | Iran port explosion: At least 40 dead, over 1,000 injured; Iran’s president visits blast site The blast happened on Saturday (Apr 26) at southern Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz. It is Iran’s most advanced container terminal and a key gateway for goods into the country. The official IRNA news agency, citing Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, the crisis management director for Hormozgan province, reported that the death toll in the incident has climbed to 46. More than 1,000 people were injured in the fire, and Hassanzadeh said that most were released after treatment. Also read | 'Uncover any negligence': Iran's supreme leader, Khamenei, orders probe into port explosion that killed 40 Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni told state TV on Monday (Apr 28) that only “120 wounded are still in hospital”. What led to the blast? The cause of the blast was not immediately clear, but the port’s customs office said that it likely resulted from a fire at the hazardous and chemical materials storage depot. Iran’s state TV reported that the damage would be assessed after the fire is brought under control completely. Thick smoke continues to blanket the site over low flames at part of the port. Also read | Massive explosion at port city of Bandar Abbas in Iran, four killed, over 500 injured - Video Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered an investigation into the incident. Since the explosion, schools and offices in the area have been ordered to remain closed. Authorities have urged residents to avoid going outside “until further notice” and use protective masks. According to a New York Times report citing a source linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, perchlorate – a chemical used in missile solid fuel – exploded. Watch | Iran Port Blast: 40 Dead, 1000 injured in blaze at key economic hub However, Defence Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik later told state TV that “there has been A national day of mourning was declared on Monday (Apr 28) by authorities. Three days of mourning began on Sunday (Apr 27) in the Hormozgan province, where the port is located.

'Culprits have been identified': Iran's interior minister reveals reason behind the deadly port blast that killed 40

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday (Apr 27) ordered a full investigation into a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, which killed at least 40 people and injured more than 1,000.
His instructions come as the massive fires continued to rage more than 24 hours after the blast.
Uncover negligence, instructed Iran's supreme leader on state television, "Security and judicial officials are obliged to thoroughly investigate, uncover any negligence or intent, and follow up in accordance with regulations."
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President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the site near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, pledging government support for victims&rsquo; families and the injured. "We have come to see first-hand if there is anything or any issue that the government can follow up on," Pezeshkian said, adding that the state would take care of those affected.
"We will try to take care of the families who lost their loved ones, and we will definitely take care of the dear people who got injured," he said.
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<h2>People advised to wear masks&nbsp;</h2>
The blast, which authorities say likely started in a hazardous materials storage depot, has prompted the closure of all schools and offices in Bandar Abbas to focus on the emergency response. Residents have been urged to stay indoors and use protective masks "until further notice" amid choking smoke and air pollution.
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While Iran's customs authority suggested a fire triggered the explosions, The New York Times quoted a source linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who said the material involved was sodium perchlorate &mdash; a key ingredient in solid missile fuel. Defense officials, however, denied any military cargo was present.
"There has been no imported or exported cargo for military fuel or military use in the area," Defense Ministry spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik told state TV.
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World | Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered a comprehensive probe into Shahid Rajaee Port explosion, which resulted in 40 deaths and over 1,000 injuries.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday (Apr 27) ordered a full investigation into a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, which killed at least 40 people and injured more than 1,000. His instructions come as the massive fires continued to rage more than 24 hours after the blast. Uncover negligence, instructed Iran's supreme leader on state television, "Security and judicial officials are obliged to thoroughly investigate, uncover any negligence or intent, and follow up in accordance with regulations." Also read | In Pics: Harrowing scenes from Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port explosion President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the site near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, pledging government support for victims’ families and the injured. "We have come to see first-hand if there is anything or any issue that the government can follow up on," Pezeshkian said, adding that the state would take care of those affected. "We will try to take care of the families who lost their loved ones, and we will definitely take care of the dear people who got injured," he said. Also read | Iran port explosion: At least 40 dead, over 1,000 injured; Iran’s president visits blast site People advised to wear masks The blast, which authorities say likely started in a hazardous materials storage depot, has prompted the closure of all schools and offices in Bandar Abbas to focus on the emergency response. Residents have been urged to stay indoors and use protective masks "until further notice" amid choking smoke and air pollution. Watch | Iran port blast: 1000 injured in high-intensity explosion While Iran's customs authority suggested a fire triggered the explosions, The New York Times quoted a source linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who said the material involved was sodium perchlorate — a key ingredient in solid missile fuel. Defense officials, however, denied any military cargo was present. "There has been no imported or exported cargo for military fuel or military use in the area," Defense Ministry spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik told state TV.

'Uncover any negligence': Iran's supreme leader, Khamenei, orders probe into port explosion that killed 40

At least 40 people have been killed and 1,000 were injured after a powerful explosion rocked the port at Iran's Bandar Abbas city. The port authorities said in a statement that the blast resulted from a fire in a chemical materials depot. Watch this for more details!

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'Culprits have been identified': Iran's interior minister reveals reason behind the deadly port blast that killed 40

'Uncover any negligence': Iran's supreme leader, Khamenei, orders probe into port explosion that killed 40

Iran Port Blast: 40 Dead, 1000 injured in blaze at key economic hub