An explosion struck Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, triggering a massive fire. Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni confirmed early Sunday that 14 people were killed and 750 injured, Reuters reported.
The cause of the blast remains unclear. However, the port’s customs office, quoted by state television, suggested it likely started from a fire at the hazardous materials storage depot.
As stated by Reuters, Shahid Rajaee Port is a key commercial hub near the vital waterway that handles about one-fifth of the world’s oil shipments.
