The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has vehemently denounced the pager explosions across Lebanon, which killed at least nine people and wounded some 3,000 others, describing the tragedy as an act of mass murder perpetrated by the occupying Israeli regime.
“Today’s terrorist attack in Lebanon is a continuation of hybrid operations being conducted by the Zionist regime and their mercenaries, runs counter to all moral and humanitarian principles as well as international laws, particularly the international humanitarian law, and deserves international criminal prosecution, trial and punishment,” Nasser Kan’ani said in a statement late on Tuesday.
He went on to term the act of terror as a clear example of mass murder, stating that the incident clearly proves that the Zionist regime has exposed regional and international peace and security to serious threats at the same time as it is committing war crimes and genocide against Palestinian people.
Kan’ani then called upon the international community to take immediate actions against the impunity of criminal Israeli authorities.
The Iranian diplomat offered condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
He also voiced the Islamic Republic’s readiness to provide any assistance needed by the Lebanese government and nation.
Lebanon’s caretaker health minister has said at least nine people, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed and 2,750 others wounded by handheld pagers exploded across Lebanon.
Firass Abiad said more than 200 people are in critical condition after the communication devices exploded on Tuesday, with injuries mostly reported to the face, hands and stomach.
