In Iran, the number of victims after the explosion at the seaport rose to 516 people.

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The Iranian media has updated data on the number of victims of a powerful explosion in the port of Shahid Rajai, 23 km from the city of Bandar Abbas. The number of injured reached 516 people.

Earlier, footage of the first seconds after explosion at the Iranian port. One of the drivers filmed a huge column of smoke over the water area.

A fire broke out at the scene.Emergency services are using helicopters to extinguish the fire. The operation of the seaport has been suspended for the duration of rescue operations.