An oxygen pipeline exploded in Assaluyeh on Iran's Gulf coast when a fire broke out killing one worker and two injured, local media reported Wednesday
The petrochemical complex is located in the city of Asaluyehin in the Bushehr Province.
The authorities have claimed that the blast took place said the blast originated in the oxygen transmission pipeline to two local petrochemical complexes.
“Currently, a technical emergency working group has been formed to investigate the cause of the accident, and after clarifying the dimensions of the accident, information will be provided,” Asaluyehin Governor Abdolnabi Yousefi said.
“The reason for the blast is under investigation and the fire has been extinguished,” he added.
According to the reports, there have been several incidents of fires or explosions in military, nuclear, petroleum and industrial facilities in Iran since June 2020.
N. Korda hits stride, leads by 2 shots in Phoenix
- 10 hours ago
NASA wants to put a $20 billion base on the Moon
- 21 hours ago
Middle East tensions:PM calls for unity among Islamic countries amid ongoing crisis
- 6 hours ago
FMs of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye & Egypt hold consultations in Islamabad
- 8 hours ago
Ishaq Dar meets Turkish FM after Egypt talks; focus on Middle East de-escalation
- 13 hours ago
Can the Iran war even be won?
- 20 hours ago
Playoff watch: Projecting the Red Wings' postseason chances
- 21 hours ago
Ishaq Dar meets Saudi Foreign Minister, reaffirms Commitment to regional peace and cooperation
- 5 hours ago
Sources: Baz, Orioles finalizing 5-year, $68M deal
- 21 hours ago
Ishaq Dar, Egyptian FM discuss Middle East; call for deescalation and diplomacy
- 13 hours ago
Courts are finally punishing Big Tech for harming kids. Here’s the catch.
- 20 hours ago
Adequate petroleum stocks available, public relief a priority:says PM
- 11 hours ago
