Death toll in Iran’s Bandar Abbas port blast rises to 70

The death toll from a huge explosion at Iran’s main port, Bandar Abbas, has risen to at least 70, with over 1,200 people injured, according to state media. The fire, which started Saturday in the Shahid Rajaee section, took 48 hours to control, though small fires continued due to wind and flammable goods. Officials said removing damaged containers could take two weeks. Iran’s interior minister said the national response had ended and local authorities are now in charge. Some people have been summoned for failing to follow safety rules, and an investigation found serious security problems. About 22 people are still missing, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a full investigation to check for possible negligence or sabotage.

Source: CGTN