280 injured in huge explosion at Iranian oil port

A reporter for Tasnim said emergency services had arrived at the scene, but “the port remains in a state of chaos” and there was severe damage to many of its buildings.

Tasnim also reported that a fuel tank had exploded for an unknown reason and port operations had been suspended. State broadcaster IRIB said the explosion took place in the chemical and sulfur area of the port.

Citing emergency services, Iranian state media outlet Tasnim reported that 281 people had been injured in the blast, which scattered glass and debris over a wide area. There has been no confirmation of any fatalities.

 Emergency services, Iranian state media outlet Tasnim reported that 281 people had been injured in the blast, which scattered glass and debris over a wide area. There has been no confirmation of any fatalities.

A reporter for Tasnim said emergency services had arrived at the scene, but “the port remains in a state of chaos” and there was severe damage to many of its buildings.

Tasnim also reported that a fuel tank had “exploded for an unknown reason” and port operations had been suspended. State broadcaster IRIB said the explosion took place in the chemical and sulfur area of the port.