A U.S. diplomat says the FBI will be joining Lebanese and other international investigators in the probe of the Aug. 4 explosion at Beirut’s port that killed more than 170 people, injured thousands and caused widespread destruction.
U.S. Undersecretary for Political Affairs David Hale said Lebanese authorities had invited the FBI to take part. It still was not known what caused the fire responsible for igniting nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate that were stored for years in Beirut’s port.
But documents have emerged that show the country’s top leadership and security officials were aware of the stockpile.
French investigators are also taking part in the probe.
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