25 killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast

The death toll from an explosion at a port in southern Iran on Saturday has risen to 18, with around 800 people injured. The exact cause of the explosion is not yet known, but it could have been caused by a fire in a hazardous materials warehouse.

Explainer: What is the strategic significance of Shahid Rajaee Port for Iran?

Shahid Rajaee Port, the largest port in Iran through which most of the international maritime trade takes place, was rocked by a massive explosion on Saturday.

Massive Explosion and Blaze at Iranian Port Where Khamenei Ships Weapons, Missile Parts, Munitions - Geller Report

Unconfirmed reports suggest this was an arms shipment from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to Hizb’Allah that exploded in Bandar Abbas at the Shahid Rajaii port. 47 casualties. BREAKING: A massive mysterious explosion just rocked Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port — the ground shook for miles. The regime did not comment on this yet. pic.twitter.com/InAyCvaNQZ — Hananya Naftali (@HananyaNaftali) April 26, 2025 This is Bandar Abbas, in Iran,…

25 killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast

TEHRAN: Fires were blazing Sunday a day after a massive explosion tore through Iran’s largest commercial port, killing at least 25 people and wounding 800 others, according to state media. The blast occurred Saturday at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran, near the Strait of Hormuz through which a fifth of world oil output passes. The port’s customs office said in a statement

Huge blast at key Iranian port kills 25 and injures 800

IRAN: AT LEAST 25 people have been killed and 800 injured in a massive explosion at one of Iran’s key ports, authorities say. The blast took place at Shahid Rajaee, the country’s largest commercial port, near the southern city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday morning. It blew out windows and roofs of nearby buildings and destroyed cars. Residents reported feeling the impact of the blast up to 50km (31 miles) away. Six people remain unaccounted for, s…

More than 1,100 people are injured. The cause could be poor storage of chemicals.