Explosion Rocks Iran's Tabriz Refinery

An explosion at the Tabriz refinery in northwestern Iran was caused by a nitrogen tank. Despite the blast and rising smoke, fortunately, no casualties were reported, and the refinery continues to function as usual, according to Iranian state media.

A nitrogen tank explosion at Iran's northwestern Tabriz refinery caused a significant blast and smoke, state media reported on Sunday.

Fortunately, the incident resulted in no casualties, officials confirmed, ensuring the safety of the refinery's workforce.

Despite the disruption, operations at the refinery have resumed normally, with minimal impact on production, authorities stated.

(With inputs from agencies.)