A horrific explosion occurred at Shahid Rajai port in Iran’s monkey Abbas, killing 14 people and injuring 750 people. The cause of the explosion is being ascertained. But it is believed that it may be related to chemicals. The port is the largest commercial port in Iran and is located strategically with a strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Home Minister Eskander Momeni said that six people are missing after the explosion at Shahid Rajai port in monkey Abbas. Firefighters are working hard to control the fire. But strong winds are making their work challenging. So far 14 people have died and 750 people have been injured. The cause of the explosion is not yet clear, but it is believed that it may be related to chemicals.

The cause of the explosion is not yet known. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohzerani said that it would take some time to find out the cause of the blast. But what has been discovered till now is that containers were kept in one corner of the port, which probably had chemicals that led to the explosion.

He further said, “But it is difficult to find out the reason until the fire is extinguished. The Iranian authorities have declared the emergency situation in monkey Abbas to protect the population amidst a significant increase in air pollution.

The Ministry of Health has deployed health teams and has taken emergency measures to protect the health of citizens. CNN quoted the official Iranian media as saying that people have been asked to stay indoors, avoid external activities and keep the windows closed.

According to government media, the debris spread to a large area due to the explosion and many buildings in the port complex were badly damaged. In addition, the glass of the windows broke in several kilometers radius. According to some reports, people were stranded in the rubble of a campus that has been converted into debris. According to CNN report, the governor of the area Mohammad Ashuri Tajiani said that the injured have been taken to Bandar Abbas Medical Center for treatment.

The port has been closed and sea operations have been suspended. Government broadcaster IRIB reported that the explosion took place in the chemical and sulfur region of the port. The Iranian President Masood Porashakian has ordered an inquiry into the cause of the blast. He said that the internal minister has been sent to the spot to “closely check the dimensions of the accident”.

In a post on X, Pageshkian said, “Expressing deep regrets and sympathy for the victims of the incident in Hormozagan province, I issued an order to investigate the status and causes of the incident. The internal minister was sent to the area as a special representative to closely investigate, coordinate and find out the condition of the injured.”

Shahid Rajai is a major feature for container shipment, and it handles 70 million tonnes of cargo every year, including oil and general shipping.

(Tagstotranslate) Iran