Cargo That Set Off Blast at Iran Port Was Improperly Documented, Investigators Say

Explosion at Iranian Port Investigated

A massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran has resulted in 70 fatalities and significant injuries, with authorities uncovering “false statements” in shipment documentation that misclassified dangerous cargo as ordinary goods. Investigators are probing safety violations and the specifics of the cargo, reportedly containing sodium perchlorate, a missile fuel component. The port, crucial for Iran’s economy, has previously been targeted in cyberattacks, but officials have not attributed this incident to foreign actions.

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