A massive explosion and fire has rocked a port in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant. A disaster official told Iranian state media that the blast on Saturday killed five people and injured more than 700 others. The Associated Press’ Jon Gambrell explains.

A massive explosion at an Iranian port kills five and injures hundreds - AP explains

A massive explosion and fire has rocked a port in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant. A disaster official told Iranian state media that the blast on Saturday killed five people and injured more than 700 others. The Associated Press’ Jon Gambrell explains.
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