"Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded almost simultaneously across Lebanon and in parts of Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, with at least 200 of the injured in critical condition," stated Lebanon's Health Minister Firass Abiad. The incident represents a significant public safety crisis as the outdated communication devices caused widespread injuries, impacting many lives and prompting emergency responses from local health authorities and global military interest.
"I don't have any details to provide on the reports of the pager blast," said Pentagon press secretary Air Force Major General Pat Ryder during a Tuesday briefing. Adding clarity to the situation, he remarked, "there’s no US involvement in this at all," reiterating ongoing reviews of the situation. Ryder's comments underline the geopolitical complexity surrounding the explosion and highlight the urgency of understanding the incident's wider implications.
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