The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bandar-abbas/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Bandar Abbas | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bandar-abbas/ 32 32 Satellite images begin to show damage wrought across the region by Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/satellite-images-begin-to-show-damage-wrought-across-the-region-by-iran-war/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:58:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791998 Images reveal burning ships in Iranian military port next to Strait of Hormuz, damage to an Iranian military base, and destruction at air bases across the Gulf

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]]> Newly released satellite images show damage dealt in Iran war across Middle East https://www.timesofisrael.com/newly-released-satellite-images-show-damage-dealt-in-iran-war-across-middle-east/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:03:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780426 Photos from first days of war reveal ships ablaze in Iran, military buildings destroyed in Abu Dhabi, and a fire at the world’s busiest airport for international travel in Dubai

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]]> Crew of tanker seized by Iran has made contact and is safe, vessel manager says https://www.timesofisrael.com/crew-of-tanker-seized-by-iran-has-made-contact-and-is-safe-vessel-manager-says/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:25:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3690940 Greek-owned Talara is docked at Bandar Abbas after IRGC seized it on Friday over alleged cargo violations, and all 21 seafarers 'safe and accounted for,' says Columbia Shipmanagement

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]]> Iran port blast death toll reaches 70 as firefighters say blaze finally under control https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-port-blast-death-toll-reaches-70-as-firefighters-say-blaze-finally-under-control/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:02:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3537758 Satellite images show disintegrated buildings, craters after massive explosion; reddish-hued smoke in initial footage suggests involvement of chemical compound in detonation

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]]> Iran’s interior minister blames ‘negligence’ for port blast, as death toll hits 46 https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-interior-minister-blames-negligence-for-port-blast-as-death-toll-hits-46/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:23:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536996 Local mayor says about 90% of the fire is out; lawmaker says 'no evidence' of foreign involvement in explosion said to have been caused by missile fuel component

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]]> Explosion at Iran port said caused by missile fuel component from China; toll at 40 https://www.timesofisrael.com/irgc-linked-source-says-missile-fuel-component-exploded-at-iran-port-toll-reaches-25/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:49:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3535872 Over 1,000 wounded; fires still burning a day later; person connected to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps tells NYT that sodium perchlorate ignited; Putin offers help

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]]> Iran reports one killed, several injured in oil refinery blaze https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-reports-one-killed-several-injured-in-oil-refinery-blaze/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:52:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3240317 Iranian media says furnace caught fire while being repaired, no major damage caused to facility at key Bandar Abbas port

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]]> Crew of oil tanker seized by Iran amid dispute with US ‘safe and in good health’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/crew-of-oil-tanker-seized-by-iran-amid-dispute-with-us-safe-and-in-good-health/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:16:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3200601 Greek owners in contact with Tehran have directly spoken to 18 Filipinos and Greeks onboard vessel, currently anchored near port city of Bandar Abbas

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]]> By design, cyberattack on Iran port caused only minor damage – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/by-design-cyberattack-on-iran-port-caused-only-minor-damage-report/ Wed, 20 May 2020 12:02:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2310178&preview=true&preview_id=2310178 New York Times says Bandar Abbas port was specifically chosen as non-central target for Israeli hack, to retaliate for failed attack by Tehran

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]]> Israel braces for Iranian cyberattack after reportedly targeting strategic port https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-braces-for-iranian-cyberattack-after-reportedly-targeting-strategic-port/ Wed, 20 May 2020 07:35:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2309937&preview=true&preview_id=2309937 Workers at sensitive facilities told to be on alert for malicious activity after hacking of Bandar Abbas port, which Israel has said is used to supply weapons to Hamas, Hezbollah

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]]> Iran says seized British-flagged tanker ‘free’ to leave https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-seized-british-flagged-tanker-free-to-leave/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:14:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2154032 Unclear when Swedish-owned Stena Impero will set sail from Bandar Abbas port after more than 2 months

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]]> Owner of British tanker held by Iran says its crew is in good health https://www.timesofisrael.com/owner-of-british-tanker-held-by-iran-says-its-crew-is-in-good-health/ Sat, 27 Jul 2019 19:10:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2119602 Officials from crewmen's home countries have met with them as the Stena Impero remains held by Tehran, Stena Bulk says

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]]> Rouhani: US sanctions are ‘economic war’ on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/rouhani-us-sanctions-are-economic-war-on-iran/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:59:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2020640 Tehran inaugurates final phase of new massive oil refinery built in defiance of reimposed American economic measures

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]]> Iran says 31 people have died from drinking tainted alcohol https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-31-people-have-died-from-drinking-tainted-alcohol/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:45:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1934272 According to state media, 371 recently suffered poisoning by home-made liquor and 173 were hospitalized

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]]> Iran becomes self-sufficient in gasoline production — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-becomes-self-sufficient-in-gasoline-production-report/ Mon, 01 May 2017 04:56:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1610202 Touting achievements ahead of election, Rouhani says economic relief from nuclear deal boosted country's oil output

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