The pictures and videos from Beirut tonight are shocking. All of my thoughts and prayers are with those caught up in this terrible incident. The UK is ready to provide support in any way we can, including to those British nationals affected.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) August 4, 2020

Absolutely tragic news coming out of Beirut. Canadians are thinking of everyone who has been injured and all those who are trying to locate a friend or family member or have lost a loved one. We’re keeping you in our thoughts and we stand ready to assist in any way we can.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 4, 2020

My condolences to the families of the victims of the explosions in Beirut. #EU stands by the people of #Beirut in these difficult moments. Our 🇪🇺 Emergency Response Coordination Centre is in contanct with the civil protection authorities of #Lebanon.
— Janez Lenarčič (@JanezLenarcic) August 4, 2020

Tonight our thoughts are with the victims of the devastating explosion in #Beirut. We extend our condolences, support and heartfelt sympathies to the people of #Lebanon.
— SwedishPM (@SwedishPM) August 4, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with the great and resilient people of Lebanon.

As always, Iran is fully prepared to render assistance in any way necessary.

Stay strong, Lebanon.

🖤🇱🇧
— Javad Zarif (@JZarif) August 4, 2020

Massive explosions rocked Lebanon's capital Beirut on Tuesday, August 4, damaging buildings and wounding hundreds of people as a giant cloud of smoke rose above the city.