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2025 Isfahan explosion
Explosion in Isfahan, Iran From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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On 29 April 2025, a gunpowder factory exploded in central Isfahan in the Meymeh area of Isfahan Province, Iran. The incident resulted in two fatalities and injuries to two others. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
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Background
Ava Nar Parsian Chemical Industries is a manufacturer of fireworks and industrial gunpowder, operating under the supervision of the Iran Supreme National Security Council. The company is known to produce over 50 types of explosives and has export ties to countries such as Iraq and Oman. The facility is located in the Meymeh district of Isfahan Province, an area that houses several industrial and military sites.[1][2][3]
Independent corporate records indicate that Damoun Beheshtnejad is listed as the Chairman of the Board at Ava Nar Parsian, the site of the recent explosion. He is also publicly associated with Nar Gostar Sepahan, another chemical manufacturer in Isfahan that was the site of a major explosion in 2021. At the time, The Guardian reported connections between Nar Gostar Sepahan and Iran’s drone development program, a matter of serious concern for Western and regional security analysts. Although Beheshntnejad's name has since been removed from the live version of the website, a cached version of Ava Nar Parsian's contact page still displays his name.[4]
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Incident
On 29 April 2025, an explosion occurred at a gunpowder factory in the Meymeh area of Isfahan Province. One person died immediately at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries during transport to the hospital. A third worker suffered burn injuries and was airlifted for treatment. Emergency services, including fire and rescue teams, responded promptly to the incident. The exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation.[5][6][3]
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Aftermath
The explosion raised concerns about safety standards and regulatory oversight in Iran's handling of hazardous materials. Authorities have initiated investigations to determine the cause of the incident and to assess any potential connections to broader safety or security issues.[1]
See also
- List of industrial disasters
- 2020 Iran explosions
- Port of Shahid Rajaee explosion—Explosion that occurred three days earlier in Bandar Abbas
- 2025 in Iran
- 2025 Nushki oil tanker explosion
References
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