Key facts
- A fuel tanker exploded on a highway in western Iran.
- The explosion occurred after a traffic accident.
- Ten people were killed in the incident.
- State media reported the event on Saturday.
Ten people were killed when a fuel tanker exploded on a highway in western Iran as a result of a traffic accident, state media reported on Saturday.
The incident occurred on September 5, according to the report.
In a separate event, an explosion and fire occurred at the Port of Shahid Rajaee in southern Iran on April 26, 2025, killing 57 people and injuring over 1,000 others. This blast originated from several containers in the port's wharf area, possibly containing ammonium perchlorate. The Port of Shahid Rajaee is Iran's largest commercial port and maritime hub, located on the north shores of the Strait of Hormuz.