Death toll from explosion at southern Iran port rises to 25, with 1,139 injured
The death toll from a devastating explosion that rocked the sprawling Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran on Saturday rose to 25, according to local sources on Sunday.
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The Iranian State TV reported that at least 1,139 others were injured in the explosion.
On Saturday, a fire broke out around 12 pm local time (0830GMT) at Shahid Rajaee Port, specifically in the container dock area, according to local media.
Initial reports suggested the presence of flammable materials near the site of the explosion.
Quoting witnesses, reports indicated that the minor fire quickly spread and triggered the explosion due to the 40 degrees Celsius heat and the accumulation of flammable substances.
The strategically important port, located in the southern Hormozgan province, lies about 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) southwest of the port of Bandar Abbas on the northern shore of the Strait of Hormuz.
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