4 killed, over 500 injured in suspected chemical blast at Iran port

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A massive explosion shook the Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran's Bandar Abbas on Apr 26, killing four people and injuring at least 516 people, according to state media reports.

The blast coincided with the start of a third round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman, though authorities have yet to determine the exact cause. However, an official said that the blast came from containers at Rajaei port in the city.

According to The Jerusalem Post, the blast occurred near an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval base. However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has denied any involvement in the explosion. 

Social media videos showed black billowing smoke after the blast. Other videos captured damage to buildings and vehicles, while several people were seen helping the injured and inspecting the wreckage.