Two Blasts in Iran, Israel Denies Any Involvement

Two Blasts in Iran: Preliminary Toll 4 Dead, Israel Denies Involvement

Iranian television reported an explosion in an eight-story residential building in Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan province in southern Iran.

Reports indicated that the blast occurred in the building located on Moallem Street, completely destroying two floors and causing damage to several nearby vehicles and one commercial shop.

Bandar Abbas explosion pic.twitter.com/wGPEll6cFO

— Mamlekate (@mamlekate) January 31, 2026

Civil defense and relief teams rushed to the site immediately, starting search and rescue operations and inspecting the rubble to ensure no one was trapped or injured. Official media have not yet provided information about possible casualties or the cause of the explosion, as efforts remain focused on rapid response operations.

The building that suffered a massive explosion in Bandar Abbas coincided with another blast in Ahvaz at the same time. The nature and cause of these explosions remain unclear. pic.twitter.com/OF3DUBmtBF

— Mohamad Ahwaze (@MohamadAhwaze) January 31, 2026

Second Explosion and Israeli Denial

Meanwhile, the Tehran Times quoted the head of the fire department in Ahvaz reporting a gas explosion that killed four people in a residential building. Reuters, citing Israeli officials, reported that Israel is not involved in either of the blasts. Iranian authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of both incidents without providing further details.

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