Apr 28, 2025, 8:46 AM

Over 1,200 injured in Iran's Bandar Abbas explosion

Over 1,200 injured in Iran's Bandar Abbas explosion

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The number of people injured in the Shahid Rajaee Port explosion has climbed to 1,242, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s spokesperson.

On Saturday, a powerful blast rocked the port of Shahid Rajaee in Hormozgan Province after a fuel tanker exploded for reasons still under investigation.

Iranian officials, emergency services, health departments, and crisis management teams are trying to ensure that victims and their families receive the necessary care and that potentially affected facilities are secured and rehabilitated.

Authorities have further reassured the public that an in-depth investigation is underway to establish the cause of the explosion and prevent its recurrence.

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