Explosion rocks power plant in Karaj, Iran: possible sabotage is being investigated
A powerful explosion at a power plant in Karaj, in the Alborz Mountains, has raised alarm in Iran. Authorities are investigating whether it was an accident or a deliberate act.
A massive explosion rocked a power plant in Karaj, a city in the Alborz Mountains, northwest of Tehran, on Thursday. The explosion was reported shortly before dawn by local residents, who described an intense shock wave followed by a widespread blackout in the region.
According to Iranian media and security sources, the incident occurred at a critical facility in the national energy system. Although no casualties have yet been confirmed, emergency teams have been deployed to the area while authorities investigate the cause of the explosion, which could be related to a technical failure or possible sabotage.
The Iranian Ministry of Energy has promised a "swift and transparent response" and urged the public "not to spread unfounded rumors while the investigations continue."
Karaj, a key city due to its proximity to the capital and its industrial infrastructure, has been the target of similar incidents in the past. This latest explosion occurs amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, raising international concerns about the security of Iran's strategic infrastructure.
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