Expressing his deep regret and sympathy for the victims of the incident that happened in the southern province of Hormozgan, President Pezeshkian issued an order to investigate the situation and causes of the incident.
He wished speedy recovery for the injured in this terrible explosion.
An explosion hit Hormozgan Province in southern Iran on Saturday afternoon, leaving casualties.
The explosion occurred at around 12:30 a.m. local time at the Port of Shahid Rajaee. Rapid response teams were immediately dispatched to the area.
According to initial reports, the location of the explosion was an office building. Sources say that a fuel tank in Shahid Rajaee Port exploded for an unknown reason.
The explosion left at least 516 people injured. Initial reports indicate that 4 people lost their lives following the blast.
MNA