A Powerful explosion shook the city of Bandar Abbasin the southwest of Iranleaving a balance of four dead and 516 injuredaccording to a spokesman for the emergency services of that country. The detonation occurred in the section Shahid Rajaee one of the main oil complexes of the country.
In disseminated images and videos, a thickness was observed Gray smoke column rising on the port after the detonations. The event occurred at noon, Iranian local time, when Several containers exploded.
The consequences of the explosion
According to the Iranian state media Tasnim, emergency services detailed that the explosion dispersed glasses and remains over an extensive area. So far, no more fatal victims were recorded.
Rescue teams They went quickly to the placebut “the port remains in chaos” and several of its buildings were severely affected.
They also indicated that The explosion originated in a fuel tank For reasons still unknown, which caused the total suspension of port operations.
On the other hand, it was specified that the explosion took place specifically in the Chemical area and sulfur of the port complex.
“So far the death of four people has been confirmed in the port incident From Shahid Rajai, ”said the head of the National Rescue Organization, Babak Mahmudi
The explosion unleashed a fire that Emergency services try to suffocate using helicopters. The strength of the expansive wave caused damage to surrounding buildings and cars.
Official statements after the explosion
The president of Iran, Peseshkian Masudhe said in X his “deep regret and solidarity for the victims” and arranged an investigation to clarify “the situation and the causes of the incident.”
With this purpose, he appointed the Interior Minister, Eskandar Momenias its special envoy to evaluate in detail the consequences of the accident.
The Operations in the port were suspended to facilitate the work of security forces and emergency equipment in controlling the situation.
Source: Ambito
