The tragic accident that claimed dozens of lives at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran last month has been exploited by Western media to advance a politically motivated agenda.

The presence of foreign naval forces in the Persian Gulf undermines regional security and hampers Iran's efforts to safeguard this strategically critical area, according to the commander of Iran's IRGC Navy.

A massive explosion and fire erupted at Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran’s southern city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday which lead to death of more than 70 people and one thousand injuries.

Putin has ordered several emergency aircraft to be sent to Iran to help contain a fire that broke out following a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas.

The Iranian president arrives in Bandar Abbas to review the latest situation regarding the huge explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port.

Resistance movements Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad express their solidarity with the people of Iran over the massive explosion in Bandar Abbas.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 01:00 GMT on April 27, 2025.