The death toll from the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee seaport in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas continues to climb.
According to the latest information, 18 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 800 others have sustained injuries of varying severity.
The blast was so powerful that it caused extensive damage to port facilities and vehicles in the surrounding area. In response to the growing number of casualties, authorities have organized an emergency blood donation drive in the city.
Note, a major explosion rocked Iran’s Shahid Rajaei port in the Persian Gulf on Saturday morning. The official cause of the blast has not yet been named. State of emergency declared in Iran.
