Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:44pm on 31 Jan 2026,Saturday International
An explosion struck an eight-storey building in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on January 31, 2026, damaging two floors, vehicles and nearby shops. Iranian state media say rescue and firefighting teams responded and multiple people were injured and taken to hospital, while officials investigate the cause. Authorities have not confirmed what triggered the blast, and rumours of an attack on a military commander were denied by Iranian sources. The incident occurred amid broader regional tensions and follows other recent explosions reported across Iran. (PC: The Hindu)
