750+ injured as massive explosion hits Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port
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A massive explosion struck Shahid Rajaei port in Bandar Abbas, destroying a building and halting operations, while the cause of the incident remains under investigation.
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In this photo provided by the Iranian Students' News Agency, ISNA, a helicopter drops water on the fire after a massive explosion rocked a port near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, April 26, 2025 (ISNA via AP)
A massive explosion rocked the Shahid Rajaee Port in the city of Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, on Saturday, with the cause and nature of the incident still unknown.
According to the Iranian state TV, the death toll from the Shahid Rajaee Port explosion has risen to 8, with at least 750 injured, in a non-final toll.
A loud explosion rocked Shahid Rajaee Port in #BandarAbbas, southern Iran.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) April 26, 2025
The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company then confirmed that the blast was unrelated to any refineries, fuel storage, distribution facilities, or oil pipelines operated by the company at… pic.twitter.com/2e4EbmWCEi
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated that determining the cause of the explosion would take time, noting that initial assessments suggest containers stored in a corner of the port, likely containing chemical materials, were the source of the blast.
She emphasized that it would be difficult to issue an accurate statement regarding the cause and details of the incident until the fire is completely extinguished, a process expected to require additional time.
On his part, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that he had ordered an immediate investigation to determine the circumstances and causes of the incident.
Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported that the explosion was extremely powerful, completely destroying an administrative building and causing significant damage to numerous vehicles in the area.
Surveillance cameras captured the moment of the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, west of #BandarAbbas, in southern Iran.#ShahidRajaeePort#ShahidRajaee #Iran https://t.co/1QXlv7IwAV
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) April 26, 2025
Meanwhile, the Ports and Maritime Organization in Hormozgan Province confirmed that the explosion occurred in one section of the Shahid Rajaee Port dock and that firefighting operations are currently underway to extinguish the blaze.
The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company stressed that the explosion was unrelated to the company's distribution facilities or oil pipeline networks.
Iranian state television, citing the Bandar Abbas Port Disaster and Emergency Authority, reported that a state of emergency has been declared across all hospitals in the city.
It is worth noting that Shahid Rajaee Port is Iran’s largest and most advanced container port, featuring 12 container docks, 30 cranes, and a wide range of modern facilities.
According to Iran’s IRNA news agency, the port plays a vital role in the country’s maritime economy.
