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On Saturday, April 26, 2025, a devastating explosion occurred at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, resulting in at least 25 fatalities and injuring over 1,000 individuals. The blast originated from a fire in a hazardous materials storage area, leading to the detonation of several containers. Among the chemicals involved was sodium perchlorate, a compound used in missile fuel. …

A devastating explosion and subsequent fire erupted at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas on Saturday, April 26, 2025, resulting in at least five fatalities and over 700 injuries. The incident occurred around 12:10 PM local time and has been attributed to improperly stored chemical materials, possibly including sodium perchlorate, a compound used in missile fuel. Incident Overview The …