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Death toll from explosion at southern Iran port rises to 25, with 1,139 injured

 Published: 11:47, 28 April 2025

Death toll from explosion at southern Iran port rises to 25, with 1,139 injured

The death toll from a devastating explosion that rocked the sprawling Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran on Saturday rose to 25, according to local sources on Sunday.

The Iranian State TV reported that at least 1,139 others were injured in the explosion.

On Saturday, a fire broke out around 12 pm local time (0830GMT) at Shahid Rajaee Port, specifically in the container dock area, according to local media.

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