Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say
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Two separate gas explosions in Iran have killed five people and injured 14. One explosion occurred in a residential building in Bandar Abbas, a city on the Gulf coast, killing one and injuring 14. The other explosion took place in Ahvaz, near the border with Iraq, killing four. Local officials and state media attribute both incidents to gas leaks. The Bandar Abbas explosion damaged an eight-story building, destroying two floors, vehicles, and shops. These incidents occur amid heightened tensions in the region, with a build-up of US forces and pressure from President Trump regarding Iran's nuclear program.
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