The devastating explosion that struck Iran’s largest port, Bandar Abbas, has left at least 40 dead and more than 1,000 people wounded, according to reports from Iranian state media on Sunday.
While investigations are still underway to uncover what triggered the blast, one Iranian lawmaker pointed the finger at Israel, alleging that explosives had been hidden inside shipping containers.
“Israel was involved in the explosion,” MP Mohammad Siraj stated to the Rokna news agency on Sunday. “It was not accidental. Clear evidence points to Israeli involvement.”
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