Explosion at Iranian Port Raises Suspicions of Israeli Sabotage Amid Nuclear Talks
Calls Grow to Reinvestigate Incident as Evidence Points to Deliberate Attack with Military-Grade Explosives.
Watan-Calls have been made to reassess the initial conclusions, while parliamentarian Mohammad Seraj publicly stated that the explosion was caused by pre-planted explosive materials, not a technical malfunction.
Adding to the complexity of the case is the timing of the incident, which coincided with the third round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Oman concerning Iran’s nuclear program. This timing revives scenarios of indirect targeting of Iranian assets aimed at disrupting potential agreements.
Further suspicions arose after it was revealed that the explosive material used was sodium perchlorate, a primary component in solid rocket fuel—reminiscent of the types of targets Israel typically strikes in operations against Revolutionary Guard facilities or weapon shipments.
Security reports suggest that Israel, which accuses Iran of seeking nuclear weapons capabilities, may have expanded its “shadow war” to include sensitive economic and strategic targets such as ports and storage facilities.
The incident presents a new internal security challenge for Iran’s leadership, amid declining public trust following previous similar incidents and increasing international pressure over its nuclear program and regional interventions.
As investigations continue, the official narrative remains under heavy scrutiny, leaving the critical question open: Are Iran’s ports becoming new targets in the undeclared confrontation between Tehran and Tel Aviv?
