The death toll from a major explosion in Iran's most important container port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 65, the Iranian state media reported on Monday.

The death toll from a powerful explosion at Iran's biggest port has risen to at least 40, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from a huge explosion that rocked one of Iran’s main ports rose Monday to 46 people killed, authorities said. Iranian state television offered the toll from the blast at Shahid Rajaei port near Bandar Abbas, citing local officials.