Beirut explosion should not be politicised by countries, says Iran

Following dely Beirut blast which shook world, Iran on August 10 said that nations should t politicise explosion, ding that United States should lift sanctions against Leban. Iranian diplomat and Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi me remarks during a televised news conference. 

Commenting on massive explosion, Mousavi said that blast should t be used for political aims. He also ded that cause of blast should be investigated properly. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Beirut on August 6, two days after explosion, as people demanded an end to deces of corrupt politics.   

On being asked about visit, Mousavi stated some countries have been trying to politicise this blast for ir personal interests. Mousavi also said that if US is honest about its relief assistance offer to Leban, n y should lift sanctions. Iran backs Hezbollah that is among Leban’s most powerful political forces, which America considers a terrorist group and penalises it with sanctions.

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Demonstrators st protests following dely explosion in Beirut

Following devastating explosion in Beirut, demonstrators std protests over government’s handling of blast which took place on August 4. Lebanese police fired tear gas at protesters, who h blocked a ro near parliament in Beirut on August 9. Fire broke out at an entrance of Parliament Square as protesters tried to break into a barred area. demonstrators also broke into housing and transport ministry offices.

Reportedly, two ministers from government have resigned amid ongoing protests, political fallout of explosion and months of ecomic crisis. Leban’s Environment Minister Damias Kattar and Information Minister Manal Abdel Sam resigned on August 9. Apart from ministers, nine members of parliament have also stepped down from ir position in Leban. 

Beirut blast killed 158 people and wounded more than 6,000. government has said 2,750 tonnes of highly explosive ammonium nitrate h been stored for six years unsecured at port warehouse. Following dely blast, various international leers joined an emergency virtual dor conference led by France and US, pledging nearly 253 million euros for humanitarian relief.

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