Explosion Occurs at Bandar Abbas Port in Iran

An explosion occurred at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port on Saturday, with initial reports suggesting it targeted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval arm, which the IRGC denied. They stated that no drone attack or damage to their headquarters took place, labeling social media claims as false. The Bandar Abbas Fire Chief confirmed that the incident involved a residential building, prompting evacuations and investigations into its cause. Additionally, two other explosions in Ahvaz, attributed to a gas leak, resulted in the tragic deaths of a family of four.

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