A deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas, one of Iran’s busiest and most important ports, has claimed the lives of at least 46 people, and over 1,000 others have been injured, according to Iranian state television.
The explosion occurred on April 26, and the death toll continues to rise.
The explosion triggered a massive fire that is still raging at the port site two days later, with firefighting teams working tirelessly to control the flames.
Authorities have not yet provided a clear explanation for the cause of the explosion.
The explosion occurred just as Iran began the third round of talks with the U.S. about its advancing nuclear program, making the situation even more tense.
Footage of the blast shows thick, reddish-hued smoke rising from the site just before the explosion.
This color is often associated with chemical compounds, suggesting that the explosion may have involved
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