Unfortunately, given the current circumstances, it could be sabotage and would be a step closer to a major conflict.
BREAKING: Huge explosion of a gas pipeline between the cities of Shahrekord and Borujen in Iran
The explosion and its aftermath are so large that they could be seen from a distance as far away as 60km.
Firefighters and local media confirm that a section of pipeline 65, the main natural gas pipeline in Iran, exploded
The section of pipeline that exploded is the main artery carrying natural gas from the Persian Gulf refineries towards the major cities including Tehran, Esfahan and Qom