The Iranian Interior Ministry named the cause of the explosion in the port of Bandar Abbas.

The explosion at the Shahid Rajai commercial port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, was caused by negligence. This was reported on April 28 by Tasnim news agency, citing Iranian Interior Minister Iskandar Momeni.

"According to Momeni, it became clear to the Ministry of Internal Affairs that the cause of the incident was negligence and omissions, as well as the fact that security issues and civil defense regulations were not taken seriously at the port," the publication says.

It is specified that the perpetrators of the incident have already been discovered. An investigation is currently underway, she added."Газета.ги ".

As Tasnim points out, 46 people became victims of the explosion. To identify the victims, experts use methods of forensic medical examination and DNA tests.

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The incident at the Shahid Rajai seaport occurred on Saturday, April 26. The explosion caused damage to most buildings, as well as cars.

On April 27, the Governor of Hormozgan, Mohammad Ashuri, declared three days of general mourning in connection with the tragedy. The Russian Embassy in Iran also expressed its condolences in connection with the incident. According to The New York Times, the explosion was caused by a substance used to produce rocket fuel.