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'23 dead' in Beirut embassy blast

At least 23 killed and 146 have been wounded following blasts targeting the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, according to the Lebanese health minister.

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'At least 23 killed and 146 wounded' in Beirut blasts

Civil Defence personnel extinguish a fire on cars at the site of explosions near the Iranian embassy Credit: Reuters

At least 23 people have been killed and 146 wounded following blasts near the Iranian embassy in Beirut, according to the Lebanese health minister.

Debris was scattered across the street and cars were on fire as people ran away from the chaotic scene.

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