Iran: Explosions in Beirut are activity of Zionist enemy

A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry blamed Israel for the explosions in the area of the Iranian Embassy in south Beirut. "This terrorist activity was an inhuman activity of the Zionist enemy," the spokesperson said. Additionally, a Hezbollah-affiliated news site reported that the head of the security detail for the Iranian consul was killed in the attack. (AFP, Roi Kais)