"The cause of the explosion has not yet been established, there is a possibility of intervention by external forces through the use of a rocket or bomb - or other activity," the Lebanese TV channel MTV quoted him as saying.

A powerful explosion occurred on August 4 near the seaport of Beirut. 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.

According to the latest data, 154 people died, about 5 thousand were injured.