BREAKING: A massive explosion occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran

🔴 Casualties:

• At least 406 people injured, with reports of injuries rising; unconfirmed reports suggest six deaths.

🔴 Cause:

• the explosion originated from containers in the port’s wharf area.
—— Iranian state TV cited negligence in handling flammable materials.

• The blast shattered windows within a several-kilometer radius, caused a building collapse, and damaged port offices. A massive fire followed, with efforts underway to extinguish it.

• Footage showed a mushroom cloud and thick black smoke, with the blast heard 26 km away in Qeshm.

• Iranian authorities have not confirmed the exact cause, ruling out damage to oil or energy infrastructure.

• In 2020, The port faced a cyberattack, reportedly by Israel, raising speculation of sabotage

• Unverified Claims mention a possible link to containers of sodium perchlorate (used in ballistic missiles) at the port.