An explosion was reported on Sunday in Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city located in the east of the country, according to local media. The exact circumstances of the blast remain unclear for now, but the incident is part of a series of explosions and fires that have occurred in various regions across the country in recent days.
Around the same time, another explosion hit the industrial zone of Qom, in central Iran, injuring at least five people, according to initial reports.
These events follow a fire that broke out on Saturday at a power plant in Karaj, in northern Iran, shortly after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake shook the area. Another blaze was also brought under control in the city of Pardis, in Alborz Province.
Iranian authorities have cited natural causes, technical malfunctions, or human error to explain the string of incidents. However, the recurring nature of these events has fueled speculation, particularly as some have affected critical infrastructure.
Last week, a deadly explosion at a fireworks manufacturing warehouse in Isfahan Province left one person dead and two injured. According to some sources, the site may also be linked to the production of components for drones and explosives used by the regime.
These incidents come less than a week after a major explosion at the country’s main commercial port, which left dozens dead and nearly a thousand injured.
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