An explosion in a coal mine in eastern Iran killed at least 34 workers and injured 17 others, officials said Sunday, marking one of the worst mining disasters in the country's history as others remained missing hours after the blast.

Iran: As many as 50 people were killed in a massive explosion at a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province. According to local channels, the explosion

A methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, killing at least 51 people and injuring 20 others, Iranian state media reported Sunday. The rescue operation in block B has been completed.

A methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, killing at least 19 people and injuring another 17, Iranian state television reported on Sunday.

A methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, killing at least 30 people and injuring dozens, Iranian state television reported on Sunday.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, killing at least 32 people and injuring 17 others, Iranian state media reported Sunday. Another 18 miners are believed to be trapped inside.

An explosion in a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 33 workers and injured 17 others.