Tragedy at Bandar Abbas: Chemical Fire Triggers Deadly Explosion, Claiming 70 Lives and Injuring Over 1,000

BANDAR ABBAS, Iran — A catastrophic explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port, one of Iran’s busiest maritime hubs, last week has resulted in the deaths of at least 70 people and left over 1,000 injured. The explosion, which officials believe was triggered by a chemical fire within a shipping container, sent shockwaves felt miles away, with window panes shattered and families shaken throughout the surrounding community. Surveillance footage has played a critical role in unraveling …

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Explosion and Fire at Iran Oil Refinery in Bandar Abbas Leads to Casualties

Bandar Abbas, Iran – An explosion and subsequent fire at the Aftab oil refinery in Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas have resulted in casualties, as confirmed by state media on March 7. While initial reports from state news agencies IRNA and ISNA mentioned “several dead and injured,” no specific figures were provided. Despite the lack of an official statement regarding the incident, a public relations representative at the refinery reassured the media that …

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