An explosion struck a residential building in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas, with local authorities attributing the cause to a gas leak and subsequent buildup. The blast resulted in the tragic death of a four-year-old girl and left fourteen others hospitalized. Officials emphasized that the incident was not linked to any attack or sabotage, amid heightened tensions in the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and state media have denied rumors of targeted attacks or assassination attempts related to the event.
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