An explosion yesterday at Iran's largest commercial port , Bandar Abbas, left at least 25 dead and 800 injured, according to a new, upwardly revised toll reported by state television.

"The fire is under control but has not yet been put out," said a state television correspondent present on the scene, while thick black smoke was visible behind him.

Iran's National Oil Refining and Distribution Company said in a statement that the explosion was not linked to refineries, fuel depots or the company .

(Online Union)

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