US EditionIran: Massive factory explosion reported in Mashhad
- Multiple explosions and subsequent fires took place at various industrial and military locations throughout Iran between Sunday and Monday, including a blaze at an IRGC ammunition depot in Kazerun and a factory fire in Mashhad.
- These incidents followed a massive explosion last week at Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas that killed over seventy people and raised suspicions of either lax safety or deliberate attacks.
- The events involved diverse locations such as a petrochemical plant in Qom injuring five people, a motorcycle factory fire in Mashhad reportedly linked to IRGC missile production, and a cardboard factory fire in Karaj near Tehran.
- Reports indicated some ammunition depots are underground tunnels on mountain slopes, while official sources have not confirmed causes, though speculation includes both sabotage and safety failures across the incidents.
- The wave of explosions and fires highlights concerns about Iran's security infrastructure and military facilities, with investigations ongoing amidst limited official coverage and growing public alarm.
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Two unexplained explosions target Iranian factories within a single hour
These two blasts follow a series of inexplicable explosions and fires that raise safety concerns or could be a sign of sabotage. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News On Sunday night, two explosions mysteriously targeted Iranian factories within an hour. These two blasts follow a series of inexplicable explosions and fires that raise safety concerns or could be a sign of sabotage. The first was an explosion that injured five at a petrochemical plant…
Iran: Massive Factory Explosion Reported in Mashhad
A loud explosion shook the city of Mashhad on Sunday at around noon, according to local reports. This is the second incident after reports Saturday of explosions in the same area. The circumstances of the incident are unknown. According to local news, the site of the explosion is a large warehouse covering
New explosion in Iran: a strong detonation took place in an industrial area of Mashhad city
A 4,000 square metre warehouse was severely damaged and hit by a massive fire. The incident occurs while the Persian nation is still trying to recover from the devastating disaster in Bandar Abbas Port
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