The blast comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, following recent nationwide protests in Iran and renewed Western concerns over Tehran's nuclear programme.

State television said the explosion occurred at an eight-storey building, "destroying two floors, several vehicles, and shops" in the area of Moallem Boulevard in the city.

The vessel, identified as KM Risnawati Indah, was approaching the port to unload its fish catch for distribution to the ...

An explosion rocked a building in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on the Gulf coast on Saturday, according to state media, with the cause of the blast yet to be determined, AFP reported.