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Explosions heard at Iranian oil refinery on Lavan island

08 April 2026 13:48

Several explosions were reported on April 8 at an oil refinery on Lavan Island shortly after a ceasefire in the Middle East came into force, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency.

Explosions heard at Iranian oil refinery on Lavan island

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