President Vladimir Putin has ordered several planes to be sent to Iran to help deal with the aftermath of a blast at Iran's port of Bandar Abbas, Russia's emergency ministry said on Sunday. Putin has expressed his condolences over the loss of life and offered to provide a help to Iran dealing with the aftermath of a blast,

Russian specialists sent to Iran to help Iranian authorities battle major blaze at key economic hub - Anadolu Ajansı

Fire blazed on Sunday, more than 24 hours after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 28 people and leaving more than 1,000 others injured, according to the Red Crescent.