Saturday, April 26, 2025

At least 516 people injured after massive explosion rips through Iran port April 25, 2025 at 11:50PM

A massive explosion at Rajaei port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, injured at least 280 people, sending a plume of smoke into the sky. The blast's cause remains unconfirmed, but it occurred at a port handling container shipments, oil tanks, and petrochemical facilities. The incident happened amidst ongoing nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman.

Blast rips through Iran port leaving hundreds injured: What we know so far April 26, 2025 at 01:45AM

A massive explosion rocked Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran, injuring over 500 people. The cause of the blast, which severely damaged port buildings, remains unknown. The intense explosion was felt 50 kilometers away. First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has ordered an investigation. Authorities clarified the incident is unrelated to oil facilities, which are operating normally.

Israel says intercepted missile from Yemen, drone 'from the east' April 26, 2025 at 12:25AM

Israel's military said Saturday it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, whose Huthi rebels have launched attacks throughout the Gaza war, as well as a drone approaching "from the east". The Huthi rebels have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023 in what they say is a show of solidarity with the Palestinians.