On the morning of Saturday, April 26, 2025, a massive explosion occurred in the Rajaei Port of Bandar Abbas, the largest commercial port in Iran. This disaster not only paralyzed one of the country’s most vital economic infrastructures, but also exposed a corrupt, secretive, and criminal structure; a structure in which military institutions have seized the country’s economic lifelines for their own security and military purposes, beyond any legal oversight.

Based on the analysis of more than 90 videos released by citizens and confirmed by institutions such as The Washington Post and Ambrey Analytics, the explosion began from a container carrying sodium perchlorate—a highly dangerous material used in the production of ballistic missile fuel. This substance was stored in a warehouse belonging to a company affiliated with the Bonyad Mostazafan (Foundation of the Oppressed) without following safety protocols.

Investigations show that the initial spark was caused by a collision between an industrial forklift and the container. Just two minutes later, an explosion equivalent to several tons of TNT occurred. Technical reports highlight the absence of........

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