The death toll from a major explosion in Iran's most important container port of Bandar Abbas rose to at least 70, with over 1,200 injured, state media said on Monday, as firefighters battled a blaze that Iranian officials said was now under control 48 hours after the start of the fire.

The death toll has risen to at least 70, with more than 1,200 injured, following a massive explosion at Iran's most important container port of Bandar Abbas on Monday. The blast, which occurred Saturday in the Shahid Rajaee section of the port — Iran's key container hub — unleashed a raging fire that firefighters battled to control amid sporadic flare-ups fueled by strong winds and highly flammable cargo.

Iran says 'initial assessment' for explosion, fire, at Bandar Abbas port indicates mishandling of dangerous chemicals.