In the opinion of the operator of the Iranian port of Szahid Rajż'i in the city of Bandar-e Abbas, the reason for the Saturday explosion was “Important import declarations” – said the Ilna agency.
– Extremely dangerous goods They were declared as ordinary and were stored in the port – said the agency head of Sina Port and Marine Services Company, Said Dżafari.
The explosion occurred on Saturday at the waterfront Shahid Port Rajż'i in the city of Bandar-Abbas in the south Iran. It is the largest commercial port in a country, which passes nearly 85 percent of Iranian goods.
Iran: a powerful explosion in the port. “Highly dangerous load”
– The explosion was the result multiple provision of false information About hazardous materials and providing them without necessary documentation – said Dżafari. – the strength of the explosion and the radius of destruction indicate that The load was highly dangerous he added.
On Sunday, the highest leader of Iran It's a mee He gave the victims and their close condolences to them – Iran International informed.
Ayatollah also called on officers of security services and justice to “conduct an accurate investigationwhich would lead to the identification of neglect or intentional actions “that led to the explosion, and to “taking action in accordance with the regulations”.
In the explosion At least 40 people were killed, over 1,200 suffered.
A tragic explosion and fire at the Iranian port. The threat has not passed
After the explosion, speculation immediately appeared that its source could be military import.
It was suggested that a powerful explosion caused enthusiastic sodasubstance used in production constant rocket fuel. The spokesman for the Ministry of Defense stated, however, that these rumors are “deliberate misinformation and propaganda” disseminated by foreign media.
On Sunday, a thick, black smoke was still floating above the port. The services on the spot mastered the fire, but The threat still exists – informed.