Iranian Envoy Condoles Lebanese Counterpart in Moscow over Beirut Blast

Jalali in his meeting with Boonasr on Friday, various aspects of the deadly blast and underlined Iranian people’s support and assistance for Lebanese nation and government.

The Lebanese envoy, for his part, voiced his gratitude to the Iranian nation and government for their continuous support and relief aids for Lebanon.

A massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday, killing at least 157 people, wounding over 5,000 more, and smashing a vast area. Condoles

Terrifying footage showed a huge mushroom cloud of fire and smoke covering much of Beirut’s port area, blowing out windows and destroying buildings in the neighborhood, as a warehouse at the Beirut docks caught fire on Tuesday afternoon.

Photos on social media showed many buildings in the area damaged or destroyed, leaving residents covered in glass and blood.

Several smaller explosions were heard before the bigger one occurred and turned the city’s streets into a debris-strewn wasteland.

In addition to local authorities, more than 30 Red Cross teams are responding at the scene of the blast.Health Minister Hamad Hassan blamed the explosion on a fireworks accident, ordering all hospitals in Beirut to prepare for the victims of the incident.Head of the Lebanese Red Cross George Kettaneh also stated that hundreds of injured people were taken to hospital for treatment, while some still remain trapped in their homes.Hotel Dieu Hospital in Beirut reported it was treating more than 500 injuries and was not able to receive more. Tens of injured needed operations, the hospital said appealing for blood donations. Rizq Hospital also said that it has admitted 400 wounded people.