The number of victims of the explosion in the Iranian port of Shahid Rajai has increased to 70

In Iran, the death toll from the explosion at the Shahid Rajai seaport in Bandar Abbas has risen to 70 people. This was reported by the Mehr News Agency on April 28.

"The death toll from the incident has increased to 70 people," the report said.

It is noted that the work on clearing the rubble is still ongoing and will take at least another 20 days.

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The incident at the Shahid Rajai seaport occurred on April 26. The explosion caused damage to most buildings, as well as cars. On April 27, Ashuri declared three days of universal mourning in connection with the tragedy. According to The New York Times, the explosion was caused by a substance used to produce rocket fuel.

On April 28, Iranian Interior Minister Iskandar Momeni called negligence the cause of the explosion at the port. According to him, security issues and civil defense regulations were also not taken seriously at the port.