The supreme religious authority in Iraq, Ali al-Sistani, confirmed, today, Thursday, that the bombings in the port of Beirut, “a tragic scene that has scarcely existed in recent decades.”
A statement by Sistani’s office stated: “The supreme religious authority in Najaf expresses its deep sorrow and regret for the tragic event that the dear city of Beirut was subjected to, following the massive explosion that occurred in its port, which resulted in a large number of victims and missing persons, and many times that of the wounded and injured and the displacement of tens of thousands. Of the citizens from their homes and homes.
He added, “As we extend our deepest condolences to the honorable Lebanese people and sincere sympathy for this great pain, we ask God, the Almighty, to help them and grant them more strength, patience and solidarity to overcome this great ordeal.”
The office continued: “We call on the honorable believers and all lovers of good in the world to show solidarity with him in this difficult circumstance and to provide him with assistance by all available means to mitigate the effects of this great disaster on him.”
Source: RT
