Explosive material found in Beirut Port was stored for years - president
He also said the army inspected 143 containers at the port that he said were found to hold other flammable material.
The scene of an explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020. The blast, which rattled entire buildings and broke glass, was felt in several parts of the city. (photo credit: ANWAR AMRO/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)ByREUTERS