State Iranian television reported on Saturday evening that after ten hours “the intensity of the fire increased and appeared threat that The fire will spread for other areas and other containers. “
According to the Iranian Ministry of the Interior Number of victims fatal explosions It increased to at least 14, over 750 people were injured.
The head of the emergency services announced that schools and offices nearby Port of Shahid Rajż'i in the Iranian city of Bandar-e Abbas They will be closed on Sunday – said the AFP agency, citing the head of the rescue services.
Iran: a huge fire in the port. A state of danger has been announced, there are special guidelines
The Ministry of Health Iran has announced in the city emergency public health – donated Iran International.
The ministry warned against the spread of dangerous pollutants, including “ammonia, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide”. Residents were called to stay at home, avoid outdoor activities and close windows. People who were particularly vulnerable, including sick, children, pregnant women and the elderly, were recommended to wear masks. The authorities also recommend washing the face and protective clothing.
Explosion, followed by a fire in Iran. Rocket fuel was stored in the port
It was not stated what caused the explosion in the port of the Strait of Ormuz about 1050 kilometers southeast of the capital of Iran. Residents say that The explosion was so strong that Windows from buildings flew out located a few kilometers from the port
The British company Ambrey, managing the risk of maritime transport “Conched sodium missile fueled”. Transport came from China. The fuel was to be used to supplement Iran rocket stocks, depleted as a result of direct attacks on Israel last year.
“The fire probably occurred as a result improper handling with a fixed fuel shipment, “Ambrey assessed.
As the AP agency emphasized, it is not clear, Why Iran would not decide to transport chemicals from the portespecially after the explosion of the ammonium saltpeter, which occurred at the port of Beirut in 2020.
Iran: The fight against a powerful fire continues. In the background of American-Iranian negotiations
Inhabited by around half a million people Bandar-e Abbas is an important port located on the strait connecting the Persian Gulf with the Bay of Oman.
The explosion took place a few months after One of the most tragic accidents at work in Iran for years. The explosion in the coal mine in September, caused by gas leakage, killed over 50 people in Tabas, in the east of Iran, which prompted the authorities to announce national mourning.
The explosion also took place shortly after the start in the capital of Oman, the mask the third round of American-Iranian negotiations regarding a nuclear agreement. The purpose of the agreement is to limit the Tehran atomic program in exchange for the abolition of sanctions. Although both sides positively assessed previous negotiations, relations between the USA and Iran are still tense.