Breaking news! The largest port explosion in history occurred in Beirut this morning: 2,700 tons of dangerous goods exploded, causing more than 4,000 casualties

△The red mushroom cloud rising from the explosion site

Witnesses said that the explosion was like a volcanic eruption. The sound of the explosion and the rising smoke could be heard and seen several kilometers away; the entire city of Beirut was covered with "broken glass rain."

△ Explosion site

△After the explosion, rubble was scattered all over the street.

Lebanese President Aoun convened an emergency security meeting that day, instructing the military to prepare for the explosion, requiring relevant departments to provide free medical treatment for the injured, and to provide assistance to families who suffered huge losses or were displaced. Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud couldn't help sobbing and crying when speaking at the scene. He compared the accident to a "Hiroshima-Nagasaki-style national disaster."

Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab has declared the 5th a national day of mourning and sought international assistance. "Those responsible for the explosion will pay the price," Diab said. According to the Russian Satellite Network, the Lebanese Prime Minister's wife and daughter were also injured in the explosion, and the leader of the Lebanese Phalange Party, Najarian, was killed in the explosion.

The explosion also attracted the attention of the international community. The Israeli military said "it is time to transcend the conflict" and said it would provide humanitarian and medical assistance to Lebanon. Russian officials said Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the Lebanese President for the casualties and damage caused by the Beirut explosion. Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said Iran is ready to provide any necessary assistance to Lebanon. Egyptian President Sisi issued a statement expressing condolences and sympathy.