Explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port in Iran

SOURCE www.npr.org
A massive explosion and fire at the Shahid Rajaei port in southern Iran has killed four people and injured at least 516 others. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, but social media videos suggest it was highly combustible. Industrial accidents are not uncommon in Iran, but the blast did not affect energy infrastructure. The incident is under investigation.

Key Points

  • Massive explosion and fire at Shahid Rajaei port in southern Iran
  • Four people killed and 516 others injured
  • Cause of explosion unknown, but believed to be highly combustible
  • Industrial accidents common in Iran, but blast did not affect energy infrastructure
  • Incident under investigation