The death toll from the explosion at the port in Iran has risen to 40.

 

The death toll from a massive explosion at Iran's largest commercial port, Shahid Razi, near the southern city of Bandar Abbas, has risen to 40. More than 1,000 people were injured in Saturday's blast, a government official in Iran's Hormuzgan province confirmed on Sunday. AFP reported.

The death toll from an explosion and fire at Iran's largest commercial port has risen to 40, the report said. A provincial government official said more than a thousand people were injured in the blast.

Mohammad Ashouri, a government official in Hormuzgan province, told Iranian state television that 40 people had been killed in Saturday's blast so far.

The country's state media reported that the explosion blew out windows and roofs of many buildings near the port. In addition, many cars parked near the port were destroyed. Local residents said they heard the explosion 50 kilometers away. Six people are still missing in the incident.

Video of the incident shows flames rising from the site of the powerful explosion. People are seen running for their lives from the explosion site. Many people are seen lying injured on the streets after being hit by the debris of houses destroyed by the explosion.

Iranian President Masoud Pajhwok has expressed his deep condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims of the explosion. He has announced a government investigation into the incident. At the same time, he has sent the country's interior minister to the region to lead the investigation team.