Jordan's Royal Hashemite Court announced on Wednesday flying the flags at half-mast for three days, mourning the victims of Tuesday's massive blast which took place in Lebanon capital Beirut.
Jordanian King Abdullah II sent a cable to Lebanon President Michel Aoun, expressing condolences over the victims of the Beirut port explosion, which claimed scores of lives and injured hundreds.
Moreover, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi stated yesterday that Amman is ready to provide any help Lebanon needed.
It is worth mentioning that, the Lebanese health minister Hamad Hassan revealed on Wednesday that the death toll from a massive explosion in the capital Beirut on Tuesday has reached 78, adding that at least 4,000 people have been injured.
In press statements, the minister added that there are many people missing until now.
“People are asking the emergency department about their loved ones and it is difficult to search at night because there is no electricity,” he added.
Moreover, Hassan stressed, “We are facing a real catastrophe and need time to assess the extent of damages.”
The explosion comes just two days before the international tribunal investigating the killing of former Prime Minister Rafik El-Hariri, in 2005, is set to announce its decision.
The huge explosion was caused by a large blaze that erupted at a warehouse in Beirut Port, which contained firecrackers, according to primary information.
Many building facades and cars were damaged. The explosion left several people injured.
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