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27-04-2025
At least 14 people were killed and over 750 injured in a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in Iran, one of the country's key ports near the city of Bandar Abbas. The blast caused widespread damage, blowing out windows and roofs of nearby buildings, and was felt up to 50km away. A private maritime risk firm suggested the explosion was caused by improper handling of solid fuel intended for ballistic missiles, while customs officials stated it was likely due to a fire in a hazmat storage depot. Iran's president has announced an investigation and expressed sympathy for the victims. The incident occurred amid ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and the US.
27-04-2025
A massive explosion and fire at the Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran on April 26, 2025, killed at least 14 people and injured around 750 others. The blast occurred as Iran and the US were holding nuclear talks in Oman. The port had received a shipment of sodium perchlorate, a chemical used in missile propellant, in March. Iranian officials blamed the explosion on "improper handling" of hazardous goods, while a private security firm suggested it was related to the shipment. The incident has sparked an investigation, with Iran's Interior Ministry promising to look into the cause of the blast.
27-04-2025
A massive explosion and fire occurred at the Shahid Rajaei port in southern Iran, killing at least 5 people and injuring over 700 others. The blast is linked to a shipment of sodium perchlorate, a chemical used to make missile propellant, received by the port in March. The cause of the explosion is unclear, but a security firm suggests it was due to improper handling of the shipment. Iranian officials have launched an investigation, and the incident occurred as Iran and the US held talks in Oman over Tehran's nuclear program.
27-04-2025
Eighteen people died and over 700 were injured in a chemical explosion at Iran's largest port, Rajaei port, near Bandar Abbas. The blast caused widespread damage, shattering windows up to 16 miles away, and a large cloud of black and orange smoke was seen. The cause is believed to be related to the handling of flammable materials, and an investigation has been launched. The incident occurred as UN officials were meeting to discuss Iran's nuclear program.
27-04-2025
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated along the border in disputed Kashmir following a deadly attack on tourists last week that killed 26 people. Pakistan denies India's accusation that it backed the attack, claimed by a previously unknown militant group. For a second consecutive night, Pakistani soldiers fired at Indian posts along the highly militarized frontier. India responded with small arms fire, but reported no casualties. The incident comes amid a surge in tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals, who have fought two wars over Kashmir. India suspended a water-sharing treaty and closed a land border crossing, while Pakistan retaliated by canceling visas for Indians, closing its airspace to Indian airlines, and suspending trade. Iran offered to mediate, while US President Trump expressed confidence that the two countries would resolve their differences.
27-04-2025
India and Pakistan have escalated tensions over the disputed Kashmir region following a deadly attack on Indian tourists, which New Delhi blamed on Pakistan. The incident has raised fears of a military conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. There are five key reasons why the flare-up matters: it could lead to an armed conflict, Kashmir is a nuclear flashpoint, a conflict could draw in China, tensions can lead to a war over water, and human rights abuses in Kashmir test the world's response. India and Pakistan have a long history of conflict, and their strategic partners, including China and the US, may get involved. The situation is further complicated by a treaty governing the flow of river waters into Pakistan, which India has suspended, and human rights abuses in Kashmir.
