April 26, 2025 – Bandar Abbas, Iran
A massive explosion devastated Shahid Rajaee Port yesterday. The blast killed at least 40 people and injured more than 1,200 others.
It now stands among the worst industrial disasters in Iran’s modern history.
A Blast Fueled by Negligence
The explosion erupted from containers believed to hold ammonium perchlorate, a chemical used in missile fuel.
Eyewitnesses reported a deafening blast, followed by a dark cloud of smoke visible across Bandar Abbas.
Shockwaves shattered windows and damaged buildings up to 50 kilometers away.
Emergency services, including the Iranian Red Crescent, rushed to the scene.
Firefighters battled raging flames, while helicopters carried the severely injured to nearby hospitals.
Unsafe Storage Practices Under Scrutiny
While the Defense Ministry denied the presence of missile fuel, international news agencies have revealed otherwise.
Satellite images and shipping records suggest that a shipment of ammonium perchlorate from China arrived at the port just weeks before.
Experts warn that the dangerous storage of explosive materials near civilian cargo points to systemic negligence.
The incident echoes past tragedies like the Plasco Building collapse and the Sanchi oil tanker disaster — disasters marked by incompetence and lack of accountability.
Economic Shockwaves and Delays
Beyond human loss, the explosion has paralyzed Iran’s critical shipping infrastructure.
More than 10,000 containers were destroyed in the fire.
Imports and exports through Bandar Abbas have come to a halt, causing massive shipping delays and financial penalties.
Ultimately, these costs will be passed down to Iranian businesses and consumers, worsening inflation and scarcity.
No Signs of Foreign Sabotage
The explosion’s timing — coinciding with U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations in Oman — fueled speculation of sabotage.
However, no evidence supports this theory so far.
Investigators lean toward internal mismanagement rather than external attacks.
International reactions have been swift:
- Russia offered emergency support.
- Saudi Arabia expressed condolences.
- European Union officials called for a full, independent investigation.
A Nation on Edge
The Bandar Abbas disaster has once again exposed the regime’s dangerous mismanagement of critical assets.
It reveals a system where public safety ranks far below secrecy, speed, and political survival.
The fires at Shahid Rajaee Port are slowly dying.
But the deeper fire — public anger and frustration — continues to spread.
Viewnama will continue providing updates as the situation evolves.
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