Explosion in Iran's Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, says fire chief

An explosion in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, officially attributed to a gas leak, killed one person and injured fourteen. The blast occurred at an eight-story building, causing significant damage to the structure and surrounding shops and vehicles. Amid heightened regional tensions, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied rumors that its facilities were hit, and Israeli officials also denied any involvement. The incident's context includes the recent deployment of a US aircraft carrier group to the region.