The latest statistics released by Iranian Home Minister Eskandar Momeni show that deaths from the explosion have risen to eight, with nearly 750 injured as they visit the government where the massive explosion occurred.
The fire is spreading to nearby shipping containers, but many firefighters are sent to the area to put out the fire.
There were messages of sadness and sympathy from Saudi Arabia, Japan, Turkmenistan, Qatar and others.
The cause of the incident was not immediately clear as investigations were still underway by the relevant authorities. Local officials have denounced the explosion in one of the port’s shipping containers for a massive explosion in other combustible containers nearby.
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