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Explosions reported in Nasim Shahr and Kermanshah, Iran
Two separate explosion incidents have been reported in Iran. In Nasim Shahr, an explosion occurred at a scrap metal market in the Saeidabad neighborhood. The Governor of Baharestan, Abdolhamid Sharafi, stated that the blast was likely caused by unexploded ordnance found among metal scraps during industrial processing. While shrapnel struck the wall of a local school, no casualties were reported.
In Kermanshah, a residential explosion in the Jafarabad neighborhood resulted in four deaths. According to the Kermanshah Fire Department, the blast caused the complete destruction of one building and damaged more than eight other homes. Emergency responders, including the Red Crescent, reported that 12 people were injured, with nine transported to medical centers for treatment. The incident is attributed to a gas leak.
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Abdolhamid Sharafi · Baharestan · Kermanshah · Nasim Shahr · Red Crescent