28 killed, 800 injured in Iran's port explosion

Iran has declared a state of emergency in the city of Bandar Abbas after a huge blast at the country's biggest port killed at least 28 people and injured more than 800, state media reported on Sunday.

The explosion on Saturday sent a huge plume of thick, gray smoke from the Shahid Rajaee section of the port complex, with media saying the blast was likely linked to chemicals being stored. Helicopters and aircraft dumped water from the air on the raging fire through the night into Sunday morning.

China's Consulate General in Bandar Abbas said three Chinese citizens sustained minor injuries in the explosion. They are now in good condition after receiving medical treatment.