Iran Coal Mine Explosion Kills 49 Workers in One of Its Worst Industrial Disasters

Methane gas leak triggered the explosion at the Tabas mine, with faulty safety systems cited as contributing factors.

The explosion occurred at the Tabas Parvadeh 5 mine, located 540 kilometers southeast of Tehran.
Around 70 miners were working at the time of the blast, which was sparked by a methane gas leak.
Many workers likely died from gas inhalation before the explosion, as bodies showed no blast injuries.
The mine's safety systems, including the central alarm, were reportedly not functioning properly.
President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered a full investigation and rescue efforts while attending the U.N. General Assembly.