Major blast at Iran port kills 14, injures 750
A massive explosion and fire has rocked a port in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant. A disaster official told Iranian state media that the blast on Saturday killed five people and injured more than 700 others.
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2 developments- Apr 26, 2025Major blast at Iran port kills 14, injures 750
- Apr 28, 2025Fires continue to rage at key Iran port as explosion death toll rises to 65
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