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Iran minister blames 'negligence' for port blast that killed 65
Iranian interior minister says culprits have been identified, blaming the blast on safety lapses
Apr 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
Iranian interior minister says culprits have been identified, blaming the blast on safety lapses
The blast occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz, with over 1,000 people injured
The explosion killed 28 people and injured over 1,200 near the Strait of Hormuz.
The explosion, which hit the Shahid Rajaee section of the port, occurred as Iran began a third round of nuclear talks with the United States in Oman
The port’s customs office said that the blast was likely caused by a fire at the hazardous materials storage depot