At Least 40 Dead, More Than 700 Injured in Iranian Port Explosion

The incident occurred as Iran holds its third round of nuclear talks with the United States in Oman.

An aerial view shows plumes of smoke rising, following a suspected explosion of chemical materials which killed multiple people and injured many others, in Bandar Abbas, Iran, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on April 27, 2025. Social Media/via Reuters

At least 40 people have died from a powerful explosion at Iran’s largest port of Bandar Abbas, which also left more than 700 injured, Iranian media reported on April 27.

Firefighters continue to work to extinguish the fire from the April 26 blast, which occurred in the Shahid Rajaee section of the port, Iran’s largest container hub. The explosion shattered windows for several miles around the area, shearing metal strips off shipping containers while damaging their contents, according to state media.