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An explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port was likely triggered by the ignition of chemical materials stored on-site, according to multiple media reports. Witnesses cited by the BBC said a fire broke out and quickly spread to unsecured containers holding flammable substances. The Associated Press noted that the blast appeared to involve a chemical compound commonly used in the production of missile fuel.
Regional crisis officials confirmed that “several containers” exploded in the port’s wharf area, as reported by the BBC. Maritime security firm Ambrey Intelligence, also cited by the BBC, attributed the fire to mishandling of a shipment of solid fuel intended for Iran’s ballistic missile program.
Authorities indicated there was no immediate evidence linking the explosion to an act of sabotage or attack. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged heightened security measures, warning that the country remained on alert due to past sabotage attempts aimed at provoking a response, according to the AP.
Local media, referencing Iran’s national oil company, stressed that the blast did not impact oil refineries, fuel tanks, or pipelines. Later on Saturday, the IRNA news agency reported that the Customs Administration of Iran attributed the explosion to a “stockpile of hazardous goods and chemical materials” stored at the port, though further details were not provided.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences to the victims and announced the launch of an official investigation into the incident, according to media accounts.
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