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Huge blast at key Iranian port kills eight and injures more than 750

Summary

A big explosion happened at Iran's largest commercial port, Shahid Rajaee. This sad event led to the death of eight people and injured 750 more.

Key Facts

  • The explosion occurred at Shahid Rajaee port, Iran's biggest commercial port.
  • Eight people lost their lives in this event, and 750 people got hurt.
  • The blast was so strong that it ruined nearby buildings and cars.
  • The BBC confirmed videos showing a big fire before the explosion.
  • Iran's interior minister said the fire spread from one shipping container to another.
  • Some people working at the port got stuck under broken buildings after the blast.
  • A company called Ambrey Intelligence thinks the explosion happened because the port was not handling a shipment of solid fuel properly. Solid fuel is something that missiles use to fly.
  • Shahid Rajaee port is on the Strait of Hormuz, where a lot of ships carrying oil pass through.
  • Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, is very sorry for what happened and has started an investigation.
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