Explosion Kills, Injures in Iran’s Bandar Abbas
Bandar Abbas, Iran: An explosion struck a building in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on January 31, 2026, killing at least one person and injuring about 14 others, officials said. The blast occurred in an eight-storey residential structure near the port area.
Cause Under Investigation
Local authorities say the cause of the explosion is being investigated. Initial reports suggested the blast may have been triggered by a gas leak, but a definitive finding has not yet been confirmed by independent investigators. Iranian officials have dismissed social media claims that a military target or commander was involved.
Wider Incidents and Context
In a separate incident on the same day, a gas explosion in the southwestern city of Ahvaz killed several people, according to local authorities. These blasts come amid ongoing regional tensions and domestic unrest linked to economic pressures within Iran.
Response and Security
Rescue and firefighting teams were deployed to the scene in Bandar Abbas to assist victims and assess structural damage. Government officials have not attributed the blast to external military action or foreign involvement.
