HORMOZGAN, IRAN - RELEASED ON APRIL 27, 2025 - IRANIAN RED CRESCENT IRCS : The death toll from the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, rose to 40 as of Sunday, April 27, according to provincial authorities. Hormozgan Governor Mohammad Ashouri told local media that 40 people have died due to injuries sustained in the blast. He added that over 1,000 individuals were injured, with 194 people still receiving treatment in hospitals across the province. On Saturday, a fire broke out around 12 pm local time (0830GMT) at Shahid Rajaee Port, specifically in the container dock area, according to local media. Initial reports suggested the presence of flammable materials near the site of the explosion. Quoting witnesses, reports indicated that the minor fire quickly spread and triggered the explosion due to the 40 degrees Celsius heat and the accumulation of flammable substances. The strategically important port, located in the southern Hormozgan province, lies about 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) southwest of the port of Bandar Abbas on the northern shore of the Strait of Hormuz. Writing by Aleyna Cil