TEHRAN Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that Iran is sending field hospital and medicine to Lebanon after two huge explosions in Beirut on Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Reiterated #Irans strong and steadfast solidarity with people of Lebanon in call with FM Wehbeh. Iran is sending field hospital & medicine to assist with disaster relief. Iran stands with Lebanon, Zarif tweeted.<\/p>\n
A warehouse at the Beirut Port caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, triggering a huge explosion.<\/p>\n
The Lebanese Red Cross said in a statement that over 100 people were killed and more than 4,000 were injured.<\/p>\n
Reportedly, hospitals, already struggling with the country's coronavirus outbreak, have been overwhelmed by the large number of injured people. Several hospitals were damaged in the blast.<\/p>\n
Right after the tragic event, Zarif wrote, \"Our thoughts and prayers are with the great and resilient people of Lebanon.\"<\/p>\n
Zarif added, \"As always, Iran is fully prepared to render assistance in any way necessary.\"<\/p>\n
Irans chief diplomat asked the Lebanese to stay strong in the face of the calamity.<\/p>\n
\"Stay strong, Lebanon,\" Zarif said.<\/p>\n
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