Explosion reported at building in Iran Gulf city, cause unknown: state media
The Hindu
An explosion in Bandar Abbas, Iran, damaged a building and vehicles; cause under investigation, with no reported fatalities yet.
An explosion took place on Saturday (January 31, 2026) at a building in the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas on the Gulf coast, state media reported, though the cause of the blast was as yet unknown.
State television said the explosion occurred at an eight-storey building, "destroying two floors, several vehicles, and shops" in the area of Moallem Boulevard in the city.
Rescue and firefighting teams were on site to provide assistance, it added.
The official IRNA news agency quoted the Director General of crisis management in Hormozgan province, Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, as saying the cause of the explosion was under investigation.
"Those injured in the incident are being transferred to hospital by emergency responders," he added, without reporting any fatalities.
Images carried by state TV showed the building's facade blown out, exposing parts of its interior, with debris scattered around.
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