Iranian port city Bandar Abbas has been hit by another devastating explosion, this time leaving two people dead and 13 others injured. The blast is believed to have been caused by a gas leak in an eight-storey residential building.
The explosion occurred amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with President Donald Trump previously threatening to attack Tehran over recent anti-government protests. However, Trump has since stated that he believes Iran wants to make a deal rather than face military action.
According to local officials, including fire chief Mohammad Amin Lyaghat, who said "the initial cause of the building accident in Bandar Abbas was a gas leak and buildup, leading to an explosion". The blast caused significant damage to the building, destroying two floors, several vehicles, and shops.
Eyewitnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with debris scattered around the area. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied that any of its naval forces in the province were targeted by the explosion.
The incident comes amid fears of a military confrontation between Iran and the US. Ali Larijani, a senior Iranian security official, has downplayed tensions, stating that work on a framework for negotiations with the US is progressing.
The port city of Bandar Abbas is a vital waterway in the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about a fifth of the world's seaborne oil. The area has experienced significant unrest in recent times, including a major explosion last year that killed dozens of people and injured over 1,000 others.
Separately, another gas explosion occurred in the city of Ahvaz near the Iraqi border, killing four people.
The explosion occurred amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with President Donald Trump previously threatening to attack Tehran over recent anti-government protests. However, Trump has since stated that he believes Iran wants to make a deal rather than face military action.
According to local officials, including fire chief Mohammad Amin Lyaghat, who said "the initial cause of the building accident in Bandar Abbas was a gas leak and buildup, leading to an explosion". The blast caused significant damage to the building, destroying two floors, several vehicles, and shops.
Eyewitnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with debris scattered around the area. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied that any of its naval forces in the province were targeted by the explosion.
The incident comes amid fears of a military confrontation between Iran and the US. Ali Larijani, a senior Iranian security official, has downplayed tensions, stating that work on a framework for negotiations with the US is progressing.
The port city of Bandar Abbas is a vital waterway in the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about a fifth of the world's seaborne oil. The area has experienced significant unrest in recent times, including a major explosion last year that killed dozens of people and injured over 1,000 others.
Separately, another gas explosion occurred in the city of Ahvaz near the Iraqi border, killing four people.
, first it's the oil rig, then a plane crashes on a military parade... you'd think everyone would take these threats seriously for once 
. Two more explosions in one week, what's going on with Iran? Can't they just keep their promises without blowing stuff up every five minutes? 
And the fact that they're denying any involvement from the IRGC doesn't sit right with me. I wish these two nations could just talk things out already... but at this rate, I'm not holding my breath 
This is getting crazy! Another massive explosion hits Iran, leaving more casualties behind... I'm really worried about what's going on there. How many times can a country take these kinds of disasters before things get really out of hand? It feels like they're caught in a perpetual nightmare. 
But on the other hand, if Ali Larijani is saying work is progressing on negotiations with the US, that's gotta be a good sign, right? 
We just need to keep our fingers crossed and hope for some positive change soon. 
... another massive explosion hits bandar abbass. 2 dead & 13 injured so far. sounds like a gas leak gone wrong but tensions between usa & iran are on high alert. dont know what to make of this one 
. these port cities are getting hit hard, people are scared. and now another one in ahvaz... hope everyone stays safe 
. wish those involved could just calm down for a sec and talk things out like adults 
. not sure how much more of this i can take 
The tensions between Iran and the US are running high, but it seems like every time things calm down, something like this happens. It's like the old saying goes: "You can't escape what you're meant to encounter." 
. And then we've got this latest incident in Ahvaz, which is just another example of how unstable things are right now 
. Something needs to change, and soon 
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. we cant just dismiss the tensions between Iran & US, but maybe we should try 2 find a middle ground instead of fuelling each other's fires 
.
anyway, hope the injured get better soon 
. two more people lost their lives today and 13 others injured, it's just heartbreaking 
. how many times does a gas explosion have to happen before something gets done about building safety? 
. We need some calm and reason in all this chaos 
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just heard about the latest explosion in Bandar Abbas... it's like, what's going on with Iran right now? 
. hope everyone involved gets proper medical help ASAP 
. can't help but wonder if the tensions between Iran and the US are getting out of hand 
But on the flip side, Ali Larijani says things are under control, so maybe we should chill out for a sec? 
. I mean, what's the point of all these threats if nobody gets hurt? 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out!