Gas Leak Explosions in Two Iranian Cities Kill at Least Five, Injure Dozens

Tehran. At least five people have died and dozens more were injured in explosions caused by gas leaks in two different cities in Iran, local officials and state media reported.

The first incident occurred in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, where a powerful explosion in an eight-story residential building killed one person and injured 14 others. According to the Mehr News Agency, two floors of the building located in the Moallem Boulevard area were completely destroyed, and nearby shops and vehicles also sustained significant damage.

Initial investigations suggest that the explosion was caused by a gas leak and its accumulation. The injured have been immediately admitted to nearby hospitals. Claims circulating on social media that the explosion was targeted at military officials have been officially refuted.

The second explosion took place in the Kian Shahr area of the southwestern city of Ahvaz, where four people died, the Tehran Times reported. Rescuers managed to pull a child alive from under the rubble and sent him to the hospital for treatment.

These incidents occur amid increased US military presence in the Persian Gulf region and growing pressure on Iran's nuclear program. On Saturday, US President Donald Trump stated that Iran was in talks with the US, but he did not provide further details.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any potential conflict between the US and Iran would not be beneficial for either country or the region. Meanwhile, local administrations have announced an intensification of safety checks on gas pipelines and buildings.