Massive explosion in Iran kills 14, injures over 700 as leaders meet with US on nuclear program

A massive explosion occurred in southern Iran, killing 14 people and injuring hundreds more, as officials of the Middle Eastern country and the United States hold negotiations in Oman.

The incident involved an explosion and fire at the Shahid Rajaei port, which has links to the shipment of a chemical ingredient in missile propellant, according to the Associated Press. Iranian officials said they have been “on high alert given past instances of attempted sabotage and assassination operations designed to provoke a legitimate response.”