Iran’s Khamenei orders probe into port blast that killed 40

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a thorough investigation into a major explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, which resulted in at least 40 deaths and over 1,000 injuries. The incident, linked to a hazardous materials storage depot, prompted the closure of schools and offices in Bandar Abbas, while emergency responders received support, including from Russia. As condolences poured in from various nations, authorities declared a day of national mourning, with the blast occurring amidst ongoing high-level talks between Iranian and US delegations regarding Tehran’s nuclear program.