TEHRAN, Iran — The explosion at Bandar Abbas port devastated the Shahid Rajaee section, resulting in hundreds of injuries and 25 fatalities. The explosion was reported at approximately 12:30 a.m. local time (2100 GMT/2:00 a.m. PKT) on Saturday. State media reported that an explosion occurred at the Shahid Rajaee port section after a fuel tanker blew up for unknown reasons. The injured were quickly taken to different medical facilities across Hormozgan, leading local authorities to declare a state of emergency in the city. This urgent measure ensured that medical staff and resources were ready and available to effectively manage the situation and provide the necessary care to those affected. The explosion was exceedingly violent, resulting in the shattering of windows and doors in nearby buildings and causing significant damage to vehicles, and could be heard up to 55 kilometers away. The Bandar Abbas port is located in the Central District of Bandar Ab...
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