Iran Says Fire Contained After Deadly Blast At Key Port

Fuente: International Business Times

A satellite photo obtained from Planet Labs PBC and dated April 28, 2025 shows a column of smoke billowing after an explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee port AFP Firefighters have brought under control a blaze at Iran's main port, following a deadly explosion blamed on negligence, authorities in the Islamic republic said. The explosion, heard dozens of kilometres (miles) away, hit a dock at the southern port of Shahid Rajaee on Saturday. At least 70 people were killed and more than 1,000 others suffered injuries in the blast and ensuing fire, which also caused extensive damage, state media reported.