The number of victims of the explosion in the Iranian port has exceeded 500 people.

The number of injured in the explosion of a fuel tank in the port of Bandar Abbas, located in southern Iran, has increased to 516 people. This was reported on April 26 by the Mehr news agency, citing data from the emergency services.

According to the Mehr newspaper, the explosion occurred at about 12:30 (12:00 Moscow time) in the port of Shahid Rajai. 15 ambulances and four emergency buses left for the scene from nearby towns. It is indicated that the causes of the incident are still unknown.

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The explosion at the Mahid Rajai seaport in the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran became known earlier in the day. The blast wave was so strong that it severely damaged most of the buildings in the port, as well as cars.