Fuel Tanker Explosion on Iran Highway Kills At Least 10

At least 10 people were killed when a fuel tanker exploded on a highway in western Iran, according to officials cited by Al Jazeera.

The blast occurred on the Hamedan-Sanandaj highway, officials said. At least six other people were injured in the incident.

Details on the cause of the explosion and the identities of those killed and injured were not immediately available. Al Jazeera reported that officials continue to assess the scene.