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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Blast Hits Oil Pipeline in Southern Iran

A gas flare on an oil production platform is seen alongside an Iranian flag July 25, 2005. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi

An oil pipeline in southern Iran exploded on Wednesday, Iran's state TV reported, citing aging infrastructure as the reason for the blast.

"This accident did not lead to any casualties," a local official from the oil-rich province of Khuzestan told state media, adding that the fire had now been put out.

Small tremors were felt in the area following the explosion.

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