Iran port deadly blast: Death toll rises to 46, at least 1,200 injured

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A deadly explosion at Iran’s largest port has killed at least 46 and injured over 1,200. Fires raged for hours as officials blamed poor chemical storage.   President Pezeshkian has ordered a full investigation, as mourning continues for the victims of one of Iran’s deadliest industrial accidents in years.    See the aftermath and what’s next for Bandar Abbas.  #IranExplosion #BandarAbbas #BreakingNews #Iran

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00:00The death toll from a massive explosion at Iran's biggest port has risen to at least 40,

00:11with more than 1,200 people injured. The blast tore through the Shahid Raji container hub,

00:18shattering windows for kilometers, twisting metal, and sending plumes of black smoke into

00:22the sky. Firefighters and helicopters battled flames through the night as fires kept breaking

00:28out across the port. Officials suspect chemicals stored in containers fueled the disaster,

00:33but the exact cause remains under investigation. The tragedy struck as Iran held nuclear talks with

00:39the U.S. and came amid warnings about poor safety and dangerous storage practices at the port.

00:44President Pazeshkian has ordered a full investigation, as mourning continues for

00:48the victims of one of Iran's deadliest industrial accidents in years.

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