A massive explosion and fire rocked the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, according to state media.
The blast, which appeared to occur at Rajaei port, sent a huge plume of black smoke into the sky, as seen in videos circulating on social media.
Authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties or provided an official cause for the explosion.
Rajaei port primarily handles container shipments and is also home to oil tanks and other petrochemical facilities.
More details awaited...
The blast, which appeared to occur at Rajaei port, sent a huge plume of black smoke into the sky, as seen in videos circulating on social media.
Authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties or provided an official cause for the explosion.
Rajaei port primarily handles container shipments and is also home to oil tanks and other petrochemical facilities.
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— War Analysis (@iiamguri9) April 26, 2025
A huge explosion rocks Aftab oil refinery at the port of Bandar Abbas, a key Iranian city on the Strait of Hormuz.
The explosion caused widespread damage to homes and vehicles within a one-kilometre radius of the blast site.
The cause is unclear. pic.twitter.com/zhovwheGKg
More details awaited...
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