A powerful explosion occurred in a residential building in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, Iran on Saturday, causing significant structural damage and prompting immediate emergency response efforts. The cause of the blast has not yet been determined.
According to official reports, the explosion struck an eight-story building located in the Ma’lem Boulevard area, resulting in the collapse of two floors. The blast also caused extensive damage to nearby vehicles and local businesses, raising concerns over casualties and property losses. Emergency responders, including rescue teams and firefighters, have rushed to the site to evacuate residents and secure the area. Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities working to account for all residents and assess the full extent of the damage. State media has denied reports suggesting that the explosion was aimed at a commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Officials are investigating the incident to determine the precise cause and prevent further risk to the surrounding area.
Local authorities have urged residents to avoid the vicinity of the damaged building and cooperate with emergency personnel during ongoing rescue and recovery operations.
