Iranian and Lebanese health ministers discuss Beirut blast on phone
Aug 06, 2020 08:48 Asia/Tehran [Updated: Aug 06, 2020 09:16 Asia/Tehran]
Tehran (IP)- In a telephone call with his Lebanese counterpart, Iran's Health Minister Saeed Namaki extended his greetings and condolences to the Lebanese people and government and announced Iran's readiness to help Lebanon.
Iran Press/Iran news: Lebanese Minister of Health Hamad Hasan, while thanking Iran's Health Ministry for its readiness to help Lebanon, said: "Iran has always been with the Lebanese government and people in difficult circumstances and has accompanied us, and in this regard, we are confident that Iran will be by our side."
Hamad Hassan also paid special tribute to Iran's Leader, government, and the people.
Lebanon is in mourning after a massive explosion ripped through Beirut’s port on Tuesday killing more than 150 people and injuring 5,000.
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