Fuel tanker explosion on western Iran highway kills at least 10

A fuel‑tanker explosion on Iran’s Hamedan‑Sanandaj highway injured at least six people, officials reported. The blast occurred on the main road connecting the western city of Hamedan with Sanandaj, a key transport corridor in the region. Emergency crews arrived promptly, providing medical assistance and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion and to assess any damage to the highway infrastructure. Traffic on the route was temporarily halted while safety teams secured the site, and officials indicated that normal flow would be restored once the area is cleared. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for heavy‑vehicle transport on Iran’s road network.