LBCI

U.S. calls for credible probe into Beirut blast

15-08-2020 | 07:02

Share

Share

U.S. calls for credible probe into Beirut blast

2^min

A senior U.S. official called on Saturday for a "thorough, transparent and credible" investigation into this month's Beirut port blast that killed 172 people and injured 6,000.

"We can never go back to an era in which anything goes at the port or the borders of Lebanon that had to contribute to this situation," David Hale, U.S. Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs, said.

The Aug. 4 blast, which the authorities say was caused by more than 2,000 tons of ammonium nitrate that had been unsafely stored at the port since 2013, damaged swathes of the city and left 300,000 homeless. Some 30 people remain missing.

"Every sovereign state controls its ports and its borders thoroughly and I imagine all Lebanese would like to return to that era," Hale said after visiting the port.

He added that FBI agents would be arriving this weekend to help find out what exactly happened and "what led to the circumstances of this explosion".

REUTERS

Breaking Headlines

Lebanon News

US

USA

Lebanon

probe

Beirut blast

Next

Lebanon’s State Security hails troops’ efforts in new year security plan

Recommended For You

Human Rights Watch urges UN to maintain peacekeeping force in South Lebanon

06:23

Human Rights Watch urges UN to maintain peacekeeping force in South Lebanon

LBCI sources: Lebanon to hand former Syrian General Adel Issa to Syrian judiciary

06:12

LBCI sources: Lebanon to hand former Syrian General Adel Issa to Syrian judiciary

A new force for Lebanon's south? The debate over who will monitor the next phase after UNIFIL

News Bulletin Reports

13:01

A new force for Lebanon's south? The debate over who will monitor the next phase after UNIFIL

Ali al-Taher hills: Between military confrontation and surrender scenario

News Bulletin Reports

12:55

Ali al-Taher hills: Between military confrontation and surrender scenario

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity

2026-05-01

US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity

Iran FM says agreed with US 'on guiding principles' for deal

Middle East News

2026-02-17

Iran FM says agreed with US 'on guiding principles' for deal

US intervention in Iran would 'destabilise entire region': Iranian official

2026-01-02

US intervention in Iran would 'destabilise entire region': Iranian official

Pentagon email explores options to punish NATO members over Iran war: Sources to Reuters

2026-04-24

Pentagon email explores options to punish NATO members over Iran war: Sources to Reuters

Videos

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanon has not agreed to shortlist of countries that could verify Hezbollah's disarmament: Reuters

1

Lebanon has not agreed to shortlist of countries that could verify Hezbollah's disarmament: Reuters

Ali al-Taher hills: Between military confrontation and surrender scenario

2

Ali al-Taher hills: Between military confrontation and surrender scenario

Lebanon Cabinet approves fees on waste-generating products despite ministerial objections

3

Lebanon Cabinet approves fees on waste-generating products despite ministerial objections

A new force for Lebanon's south? The debate over who will monitor the next phase after UNIFIL

4

A new force for Lebanon's south? The debate over who will monitor the next phase after UNIFIL

Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome

5

Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome

Lebanon announces dates for 2026 vocational education exams for private candidates

6

Lebanon announces dates for 2026 vocational education exams for private candidates

LBCI sources: Lebanon to hand former Syrian General Adel Issa to Syrian judiciary

7

LBCI sources: Lebanon to hand former Syrian General Adel Issa to Syrian judiciary

Israel sends troops to settler siege as US ambassador slams 'act of terror'

8

Israel sends troops to settler siege as US ambassador slams 'act of terror'

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More