A significant explosion rocked Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, resulting in tragic loss of life and numerous injuries.
While the precise cause remains undetermined, early reports suggest a chemical fire may have ignited the devastating blast.
Authorities have not indicated any suspicions of sabotage or deliberate attacks concerning the catastrophic event.
The incident occurred near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route for oil and gas.