“We are still getting information about what happened,” Espera quotes TASS.
He stated that "most believe it was an accident, as reported."
“Beyond that, I have nothing to say,” said the head of the Pentagon.
Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab.
A powerful explosion occurred on August 4 in the area of the seaport of Beirut near the naval base. According to local authorities, the cause of the tragedy was the detonation of 2,700 tons of ammonium nitrate confiscated by customs services, which were stored in the warehouse.