UK, France Strongly Condemn Beirut Blasts: Criminals Must Be Brought to Justice

UK Foreign Minister William Hague condemned the twin bombings that erupted near the Iranian embassy in Beirut on Tuesday, offering his condolences to the families of the victims.

He said in a statement: “I strongly condemn the shocking terrorist attack on the Iranian embassy in southern Beirut that has led to such tragic loss of life.”

“The UK is strongly committed to supporting stability in Lebanon and seeing those responsible for this attack brought to justice,” he stressed.

“Our Embassy in Beirut remains at a high state of vigilance. A consular team stands ready to assist British nationals,” he remarked.

France also condemned the attack, with its presidency voicing its support for the Lebanese government “in order to protect national unity.”

The presidential statement added that Paris condemns terrorism in all of its forms and regardless of its motivations.

It offered its condolences to the families of the victims, expressing its solidarity with the Lebanese and Iranian authorities.

At least 20 people were killed in twin explosions that occurred in Hizbullah's stronghold of Bir Hassan on Tuesday.