Fire rages after major blast at Iran port kills 8, injures hundreds

An explosion of unknown origin at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port on Saturday resulted in eight deaths and hundreds of injuries, with state media reporting the fire intensified hours later. The blast, likely caused by exploding containers in a storage depot, prompted the closure of schools and offices 23 kilometers away, while rescue efforts faced challenges from strong winds. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered an investigation, and emergency services reported significant damage, with the explosion felt up to 50 kilometers away, amid ongoing diplomatic talks in Oman regarding Iran’s nuclear program.