At least 51 people killed in Iran coal mine explosion

A methane gas explosion occurred in two blocks, B and C, of a coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan province, Iran, on Saturday night. The explosion resulted in the deaths of at least 51 people and injured 20 others. The mine, operated by the Madanjoo company, was working at the time of the blast, with a total of 69 workers in the affected blocks. The rescue operation in block B has been completed, with 30 workers confirmed dead and 17 injured. The governor of South Khorasan Province stated that nearly 27% of the country's coal is provided from this region.