The death toll from a major explosion in Iran's most important container port of Bandar Abbas rose to at least 70, with over 1,200 injured, state media said on Monday, as firefighters battled a blaze that Iranian officials said was now under control 48 hours after the start of the fire.

A massive explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas port killed at least 70 and injured over 1,200. Authorities cited safety protocol failures, with rescue and container clearing operations still ongoing.

Iran says 'initial assessment' for explosion, fire, at Bandar Abbas port indicates mishandling of dangerous chemicals.