Iran Port Explosion Claims 28 Lives, Injures Over 1,000
- The cause of the blast remains under investigation, with officials indicating it could link to a stockpile of hazardous materials in the area.
- Authorities have launched an investigation while Iran's Customs Administration indicated that a stockpile of hazardous goods contributed to the incident.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested heightened security due to potential sabotage attempts during nuclear talks with the U.S. In Oman.
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