A massive explosion has occurred at the Shahid Rajaee port of Bandar Abbas, located in the southern part of Iran. This accident has shaken the entire area and created an atmosphere of chaos. According to government figures, so far 70 people have lost their lives and more than 1200 people remain injured. This is Iran’s largest container port which is about 1000 kilometers away from the capital Tehran.
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Death figures and information about injured people
Iran’s state media has currently confirmed the death toll of 70 people, but some other sources say the number could be much higher. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) has said that the number of dead could be close to 250 and the number of injured could be up to 1500.
According to NCRI, 250 people have died and 1500 people have been injured. Chasmadedon said the death toll could be between 300 and 600. About 22 people are still missing and no bodies have been identified.
Whose face caused such a big explosion?
According to the report, the blast took place in Sina Container Yard, which is said to be attached to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Initial investigation revealed that the vehicle was carrying sodium perchlorate and solid fuel which was used in making missiles. It is being said that these chemicals were kept in the vehicle without customs registration.
The chemicals in the container were stored incorrectly. The vehicle remained in operation for 48 hours after the blast. Due to air and chemicals, there is a lot of trouble in burning these days.
Suspicion of sabotage and orders for investigation
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident to uncover whether it was a murder or a conspiracy. Some Iranian lawmakers suspect Israeli involvement and claim that the containers were detonated in advance. However, Israeli authorities have completely rejected the allegations. Ten days of mourning has been declared in the country after the incident.
