Bandar Abbas

Iran, Russia to hold combined naval drill on Thursday

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The commander of the First Naval District of Islamic Republic of Iran Navy has said the combined naval drill of the navy forces of Iran and Russia will be held on Thursday at the Sea of Oman and northern Indian Ocean region.

Flamingo migration highlights Makran Coast ecological value

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The seasonal arrival of more than 2,000 flamingos along the southern coast of Hormozgan Province reflects ecosystem stability and underscores the region’s eco-tourism potential.

Iran FM spox:

Persian Gulf integral part of Iranians' national identity

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that Persian Gulf is considered “a lasting civilizational reality and an inseparable part of the national identity of Iranians.”

People in Bandar Abbas condemn Israeli attack on Wrath Fri.

BANDAR ABBAS, Jun. 20 (MNA) – People in Bandar Abbas flocked to the streets of the city to condemn the Zionist regime’s aggression against Iran on “Wrath Friday Prayers”.

Iran exports 5,000 Tons goods via new dry port Rail terminal

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran’s customs official announced the first phase of exports—5,000 tons of goods—via Tehran-Aprin dry port rail terminal, marking a significant step in boosting trade through rail logistics.

Iran offers to host independent port offices for neighbors

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat announced Tehran's readiness to provide facilities for neighboring countries to establish independent port organizations in Bandar Abbas.

Number of identified bodies from port blast rises to 46

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – A provincial official said that DNA samples were collected from the remaining bodies and close relatives of the deceased individuals.

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Foreign diplomats pay tribute to victims of port explosion

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Foreign diplomats conveyed their governments’ condolences to the people and government of Iran over the Shahid Rajaee Port explosion.

Leader's envoy visits injured in recent port blast, inferno

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A representative from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has visited the injured and the familieis of the victims in the recent blast and subsequent large fire in Hormozgan Province in the south of the country on Thursday.

Iran rejects sabotage theory over Bandar Abbas blast incident

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian government has ruled out the sabotage theory in the recent explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, citing human error as the most likely cause, pending final investigation results.

Polish FM condoles Iran over Bandar Abbas blast

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has extended condolences to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi following the deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas.

Uzbek FM offers condolences over Bandar Abbas explosion

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov has extended his heartfelt condolences to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi following the deadly explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port.

IMO Secretary-General condoles on Bandar Abbas tragedy

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, conveyed his condolences in an official letter dated 28 April 2025.

Iran's defense chief calls Israel symbol of state terrorism

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Referring to Israel’s brutal killings of Palestinians and Lebanese people amid the silence of international organizations, Defense Minister Brigadier-General Aziz Nasirzadeh says Israel has become a symbol of state terrorism.

Research committee releases report on port blast causes

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The Committee to Investigate the Causes of the Fire Incident in Shahid Rajaee Port said Monday that the reason for the blast and the inferno was "failure to observe safety and passive defense standards."

Fire at Bandar Abbas port put out, death toll rises to 70

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian authorities said on Monday that the fire at the Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Bandar Abbas city was extinguished on Monday, adding that the death toll from the blast and the subsequent fire rose to 70.

Death toll from south Iran explosion rises

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The death toll from the dreadful explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran's Bandar Abbas has risen.

Iran thanks Russia for assisting in containing fire in south

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran has expressed gratitude toward Russia for assisting the fire containment process in Bandar Abbas.

Kyrgyz President expresses sympathy over Bandar Abbas tragedy

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) –In a message to President Pezhakian, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov expressed his condolences for the deaths of Iranians in the Bandar Abbas explosion.