Major blast at south Iran port injures hundreds

A significant explosion occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran on Saturday, injuring over 500 people, with the cause yet to be determined. Local officials indicated that the blast likely stemmed from a fire at a storage depot for hazmat and chemical materials, severely damaging port infrastructure. Emergency services are responding, and an investigation has been ordered, while the incident coincides with high-level talks on Iran’s nuclear program taking place in Oman.