Fire at Unit 75 of Iran’s Abadan Oil Refinery Kills One Worker, Injures Several; No Sabotage Suspected

A fire broke out on July 19, 2025, at Unit 75 of Iran's Abadan Oil Refinery, located in the southwest of the country. The blaze was contained without disrupting refinery operations, according to Iranian state media and the oil ministry's news agency. The incident resulted in the death of one worker and caused injuries to several others. Authorities have indicated that there was no suspicion of sabotage. Preliminary assessments suggest that aging equipment and extreme heat conditions may have contributed to the fire. The Abadan refinery is one of Iran's largest oil refining facilities.