Iran: Factory Explosion Kills Several Workers Near Tehran.

Tehran, Iran - August 04, 2026 An explosion inside a melting furnace at a factory in the Shamsabad Industrial Town on the outskirts of Tehran killed several workers, according to Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, while the cause of the blast was not immediately disclosed. Authorities have not yet released an official casualty toll or additional details.