Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said that the explosion, which occurred on Saturday at the bustling port in the southern city of Bandar Abbas, was caused by “shortcomings, including noncompliance with safety precautions and negligence”
The blast, which occurred on Saturday morning, has sent shockwaves across the country, sparking widespread mourning and anger. The explosion was so powerful that it caused fires to blaze throughout the port area, with thick black clouds of toxic chemicals lingering over the surrounding region
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said that the explosion, which occurred on Saturday at the bustling port in the southern city of Bandar Abbas, was caused by “shortcomings, including noncompliance with safety precautions and negligence”
The blast, which occurred on Saturday morning, has sent shockwaves across the country, sparking widespread mourning and anger. The explosion was so powerful that it caused fires to blaze throughout the port area, with thick black clouds of toxic chemicals lingering over the surrounding region
The US military has yet to comment on the incident, but it follows a series of airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled areas since March 15, when US President Donald Trump ordered the escalation of airstrikes on the group
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