The number of those killed in the explosion in the port in Bender Abbas grew to 14 people

The number of those killed in the explosion in the port in Bender-Abbas grew to 14, said internal affairs Minister Iran Iskandar Momenia, whose words are cited by SNN.

“Unfortunately, six more people died as a result of the explosion,” Said.

The messages about the emergency in the port of Shahid Raji appeared on Saturday afternoon. According to the latest data, 750 people were injured. Iranian official representative Fateme Mohajarani She declared that the incident occurred in a warehouse with chemicals, but her reasons are difficult to name.

At the same time, Tasnim states that the explosion thundered due to the fire of the tank with fuel. In turn, the Iranian national company for the production and distribution of oil products clarified that the incident is not related to oil infrastructure, refineries and pipes normally operate.

According to local media, the explosion was so powerful that it was heard on Keshm island, located at least 20 kilometers from the port of Bender Abbas in the Persian Gulf.