Iran's Shahid Rajaei port -explosion: Eight dead, 750 injured; Missile fuel mandation suspected as cause | Today news

A powerful explosion and fire at Shahid Rajaei harbor in southern Iran killed eight people and injured around 750. The fire, fueled by potentially incorrectly treated rocket fuel, continued for hours. The authorities are investigating the cause while warning about dangerous chemical exposure. In this photo provided by the Iranian students’ news agency, ISNA, a black smoke rises in the air after a massive explosion a port near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, April 26, 2025.Ap/PTI (AP) a massive explosion and subsequent fire at Shahid Rajaei -Port in South – injured. The explosion occurred in the harbor near Bandar Abbas, set fire to a fire that raged for a few hours. Helicopters were sent to drop water from the air to stop the fire, but the explosions continued at night, according to other containers on the site. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear, but Iranian authorities and safety experts are investigating potential ties with incorrect shelf -fuel shipments. The explosion caused an urgent response from the authorities. According to private security firm Ambrey, who is linked according to private security firm Ambrey, the port received a shipping of a sodium perchlorate rocket fuel in March, which was reportedly intended to supplement Iran’s rocket supplies, which were depleted in the ongoing conflict with Hamas during direct attacks on Israel. Ambrey’s analysis indicates that the fire could be caused by improper handling of the fuel. Concerns about chemical safety material trapped on social media showed a moment before the explosion that rosy smoke rising from the flames, indicating that a chemical compound was involved, similar to the Beirut port in 2020. Accidents and provincial officials reported that at least eight people were killed. Some victims were transported to nearby hospitals, as seen in footage on social media of ambulances arriving at the scene. In addition, the explosion caused the authorities to be warned for the collapse of the environment against air pollution caused by dangerous chemicals such as ammonia, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. As a precaution, Bandar Abbas schools were closed on Sunday to protect students from exposure. Investigation has launched the Iranian Home Ministry, an investigation into the incident has launched. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his condolences to the victims and their families, as the country struggles the aftermath of the explosion. The Shahid Rajaei port is a critical point for Iran’s trade, with the strategic importance of Shahid Rajaei harbor located about 1,050 kilometers southeast of Tehran on the street of Hormuz. First published: 27 Apr 2025, 03:47 AM IST