Arak governor denies explosion at Arak Aluminium line 6, cites electrical fault

Unverified · Arak Aluminium company, Iran (approximate: Markazi) · 2026-10-20 17:11 UTC

The Arak governor says reports of an explosion on line 6 of the Arak Aluminium company are untrue and that a technical fault in the electrical system released some vapour and smoke, according to Tasnim News relaying the governor. No other source in the claims reports or confirms an explosion.

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• Tasnim News (Telegram), 2026-10-20 17:11 UTC

First reported 2026-10-20 17:11 UTC; last updated 2026-10-20 17:16 UTC.

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