A powerful explosion tore through an eight-storey building in Bandar Abbas, a key southern Iranian port city, on Moallem Boulevard (Azadegan district) in the early afternoon, causing at least four confirmed deaths and multiple injuries. The blast destroyed two floors, damaged nearby shops and vehicles, and sent thick smoke across the area, prompting rapid deployment of rescue teams and evacuations. While the cause remains under investigation, local speculation points to a possible gas leak, and authorities have denied claims that high-ranking IRGC Navy commanders were targeted. Despite regional tensions with the U.S. and Israel, there is no credible evidence of an external attack. Bandar Abbas, a major gateway for trade and naval operations near the Strait of Hormuz, remains a geopolitically sensitive location, and officials are urging calm while investigations continue.
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