Hey everyone! 📰 Have you heard about the big explosion in Iran? 🇮🇷 Let’s find out what happened.
On Saturday, a huge explosion rocked a port in Iran’s southern province called Hormozgan. A port is like a big harbor where ships come and go. This happened at the Port of Shahid Rajaee in a city named Bandar Abbas.
Sadly, at least 25 people have lost their lives, and around 800 others were injured. 😢 That’s a lot of people, and it’s a very serious incident.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene to help those in need. All the activities at the port were stopped so that everyone could focus on the rescue efforts.
Right now, they’re not sure what caused the explosion. Some officials think it might have been due to chemical materials in a container at the port. Containers are big boxes that carry goods on ships.
A spokesperson from the fire department said they’ve mostly put out the big fire caused by the explosion, but there are still some small fires they’re working on.
Because of the explosion and the smoke (which can be harmful to breathe), the governor of Bandar Abbas decided to close all schools in the city for safety. 📚
The president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, shared his sympathy for everyone affected by the explosion. He asked for an investigation to find out exactly what happened.
Leaders from other countries, like the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, also expressed their sadness and support for the people of Iran during this difficult time.
It’s important for us to support each other when accidents like this happen. Let’s hope they find out the cause soon and that all the injured people recover quickly. ❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
