BORUJEN, Iran – A massive explosion ripped through a gas pipeline near Borujen city in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in the early hours of Wednesday. Images circulating on social media showed a massive inferno lighting up the night sky.
The semi-official Mehr news agency reported that local authorities are still investigating the fire at the “high-pressure” pipeline. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported as of now.
There has been no official statement regarding whether the fire was a result of sabotage or simply an accident. This incident comes as industrial accidents in Iran continue to be common due to decades of sanctions and mismanagement, leaving much of the country’s infrastructure in disrepair.
Meanwhile, tensions between Iran and Israel have been high, with Iran accusing Israel of a covert campaign of sabotage targeting factories, military installations, and facilities linked to weapons development and Iran’s nuclear program.
This latest explosion adds to the heightened tension and serves as a reminder of the fragility of the region’s infrastructure. As authorities continue to investigate the cause of the explosion, concerns about the safety and security of Iran’s infrastructure are likely to come to the forefront.