After a massive explosion at Iran’s major commercial port left at least 40 people dead and over 1,000 wounded, the country’s grief is giving way to rage. Shahid Rajaee port was the scene of the explosion on Saturday morning. To donate blood, a large number of individuals hurried to hospitals around the nation.
A day later, a dense black cloud of poisonous chemicals looms over the region, and flames continue to burn. The health ministry has advised residents of neighbouring cities and towns to stay indoors “until further notice” and dress in extra protective clothing.
All offices and schools in Bandar Abbas, a neighbouring southern city that is home to the major base of the Iranian Navy, were instructed to close on Sunday so that officials could concentrate on the emergency endeavour, according to state television.
Originally intended to be an unplanned celebration, a local festival at Shahid Rajee Port evolved into a sombre event for mourning the deceased and offering prayers for the wounded. In addition to two days of grief in Hormozgan province, authorities announced a day of national sorrow on Monday.
It serves as a reminder that although the explosion physically shook Iran residents as far away as 50 kilometres (31 miles) reported feeling its effects, the nation is also currently being shaken by an increasingly intense blame game.
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