Gas pipeline explodes in southwestern Iran

ANKARA, 02 Oct 2018 [Fik/News Sources]: A natural gas pipeline exploded in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province on Tuesday, according to an Iranian official. 
The incident took place in Bagh-e Malek city, leading to evacuation of nearby residential areas, Kiamars Hajizadeh, director general of disaster management department in Khuzestan, said. 
He said the explosion was caused by a gas leak. 
According to Hajizadeh, an investigation has been launched into the incident. 
At least 25 people were killed and scores injured in an attack on a military parade in the city of Ahvaz last month.