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On Saturday, a strong explosion took place in the port of Shahid Rajai in Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran. According to the state rescue service, at least 4 people died, more than 500 people were injured.
According to Tasnim News Agency, the explosion was aimed at the port offices, and its intensity was sufficient to cause an earthquake in the nearby cities. The glasses, which are located a few kilometers from the scene from the explosion.
The CEO of the Crisis Management Company, which includes the Bandar-Abbas, said the cause of the explosion is still unknown.
The Ministry of Porta in Khormuzjan Province explained that the explosion occurred on the sidewalk, noting that the fire brigade is currently working to extinguish the fire.
The customs department in Bender-Abbas has determined that the explosion occurred in a warehouse of risk goods and chemicals.