King condoles Lebanon president over victims of Akkar explosion

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah has sent a cable to Lebanese President Michel Aoun, expressing condolences over the victims of the explosion that took place in the town of Altalil in the Akkar region, killing and injuring dozens.

King Abdullah expressed sympathies on behalf of the Jordanian people and government to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery, reaffirming Jordan's support for Lebanon and its people in overcoming this tragic incident, according to a Royal Court statement.