US Edition14 dead, more than 750 injured in Iran port explosion
- An explosion and major fire struck Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran on April 26.
- Authorities stated the exact cause is unclear, though an initial fire quickly intensified preceding the explosion.
- The powerful explosion damaged port infrastructure and vehicles, felt and heard 50 kilometers distant.
- Authorities reported eight people died and over 750 others sustained injuries from the incident.
- Port operations were suspended, causing major disruptions to local trade routes and redirecting ships.
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Iran Port Blast: Massive Explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port Possibly Linked to Missile Fuel Kills 25, Injures Over 750 | 🌎 LatestLY
A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing 25 people and injuring around 800 others. 🌎 Iran Port Blast: Massive Explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port Possibly Linked to Missile Fuel Kills 25, Injures Over 750.
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