Shahid Rajaee Blast Death Toll Rises to 25, Leaves 1,000 Injured
An explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaei Port has resulted in the deaths of a minimum of 25 individuals and injuries to 1,000 others, based on the latest figures. The incident has been attributed to inadequate chemical storage.
Fires continued to blaze after a massive explosion tore through Iran’s largest commercial port, leaving more than 20 people dead and a thousand injured, according to state media on Sunday.
The explosion occurred on Saturday at Shahid Rajaei Port, near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that handles around 20% of global oil shipments. The blast, felt up to 50 kilometers away, was described by Fars news agency as powerful enough to shake surrounding areas.
Iranian state television reported 25 fatalities and 1,000 injuries, with live broadcasts showing thick plumes of black smoke rising from the site. Hundreds of the injured were transported to nearby medical centers, and the provincial blood transfusion center issued an urgent appeal for blood donations.
China’s state broadcaster CCTV, citing its consulate in Bandar Abbas, confirmed that three Chinese nationals sustained minor injuries.
Rescue workers were seen navigating debris-strewn roads in footage from IRNA, as emergency services worked to stabilize the affected areas. Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni stated that port operations, including container loading and customs clearance, had partially resumed.
