At least 18 people have been killed and 750 injured in a huge explosion at the port of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, according to official Iranian media citing the country’s interior ministry.

Fires were blazing Sunday a day after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 18 people and wounding 800 others, according to state media.

Iran oil port explosion shook Shahid Rajaee Port, Iran's largest maritime hub, causing nearly 700 casualties and halting critical operations. Located near the Strait of Hormuz, this port is vital for 85–90% of Iran's container traffic and connects Asia,