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Saturday, January 31, 2026
Blast takes place in Iran’s Bandar Abbas; cause unknown
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleTEHRAN, Iran — An explosion took place at a building in the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas on the Gulf coast, state media reports, though the cause of the blast was as yet unknown.
State television says the explosion occurred at an eight-storey building, “destroying two floors, several vehicles, and shops” in the area of Moallem Boulevard in the city.
Rescue and firefighting teams were on site to provide assistance, it adds.
???????????? BREAKING: Multiple explosions were reported in a residential building in the Azadegan neighborhood of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.
Initial reports indicating a gas leak as the cause. pic.twitter.com/B0MU3KWX41
— PLT Report (@pltreport) January 31, 2026
The official IRNA news agency quotes the director general of crisis management in Hormozgan province, Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, as saying the cause of the explosion was under investigation.
“Those injured in the incident are being transferred to hospital by emergency responders,” he adds, without reporting any fatalities.
Images carried by state TV show the building’s facade blown out, exposing parts of its interior, with debris scattered around.
Other Iranian media carry similar reports, also without providing details on the cause.
The Times of Israel Community.