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Over 73 killed, 3,000 injured as huge explosions rock Lebanon’s capital
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Many countries have expressed solidarity and sympathy with Lebanon over the explosions that have dealt a further blow to the country already plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic and an economic crisis.
The Al-Jadeed TV reported that Iraq and Qatar will send field hospitals to Lebanon on Wednesday, while French President Emmanuel Macron, in a phone call with Aoun, promised to send support for Lebanon on Wednesday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday via his official Twitter account that Iran is ready to offer help to Lebanon.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the great and resilient people of Lebanon,” Zarif tweeted. “As always, Iran is fully prepared to render assistance in any way necessary.”
“Stay strong, Lebanon,” he added.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi also expressed sympathy with the Lebanese government and people over the incident, while announcing Iran’s readiness for providing help to the Arab country.
Iran is following the news on the incident with “deep grief” and “expresses solidarity with the Lebanese nation and government at this difficult time,” Mousavi said in a statement.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the massive casualties and damages caused by the huge explosions, during which two Turkish citizens were slightly injured.
“We wish God’s mercy on those who lost their lives in this incident, urgent healing to those who were injured, and condolences to the Lebanese people, friends and brothers,” the ministry said in a written statement.