PM Narendra Modi expresses shock at explosions in Beirut: ‘Shocked and saddened’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his grief on Wednesday at the loss of life in a huge blast that shook Beirut, killing more than 70 people and injuring thousands.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his grief on Wednesday at the loss of life in a huge blast that shook Beirut, killing more than 70 people and injuring thousands.

Over than 70 lives were lost and 3,000 wounded in a explosion in Lebanon ‘s capital on Tuesday that destroyed a major portion of the city’s harbor. Massive Explosion at Beirut: Capital of Lebnan

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“Shocked and saddened by the large explosion in Beirut city leading to loss of life and property. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and the injured”, his office quoted him as stating in a tweet.

The unexpected destruction overwhelms a nation still dealing with both the coronavirus pandemic and the economic downturn.

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a tweet that his nation had been sending assistance.Javad Zarif, Iran Foreign minister stated in a tweet, “Stay strong Lebanon.”

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed, “It would seem like it based on the explosion.He was told by U.S. military generals that it wasn’t a any sort of a manufacturing blast of thing. They tend to believe it was an attack. This was a bomb of some type, indeed.”