# Beirut port explosion judicial investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/beirut-port-explosion-judicial-investigation > Updated: 2026-09-19T18:15:34.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The judicial investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion has reached a significant stage as prosecutors move toward formal indictments. Advocate General Mohammad Saab submitted a 270-page opinion to investigative Judge Tarek Bitar, providing a judicial assessment of the facts surrounding the detonation of ammonium nitrate. This submission follows a review alleging that former President Michel Aoun had prior knowledge of the extreme danger posed by the stored chemicals but failed to take necessary precautions or refer the matter to the Higher Defense Council. The legal proceedings identify more than 70 individuals for potential prosecution, including high-ranking political, military, and security officials. While the prosecutor’s document is not binding, it marks a critical milestone in the case, which has faced long delays due to political and legal challenges. The explosion originally killed at least 220 to 235 people and injured thousands. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Beirut port explosion investigation nears indictment The Beirut port explosion investigation nears a crucial stage as prosecutors submit a 270-page opinion to Judge Tarek Bitar, moving the case closer to potential indictments. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beirut-port-explosion-investigation-nears-indictment ### 2026-09-15: Michel Aoun faces requested indictment over Beirut port explosion A Lebanese prosecutor has requested charges against former President Michel Aoun for his role in the 2020 Beirut port explosion, citing prior knowledge of the ammonium nitrate danger. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beirut-port-explosion-probe-holds-michel-aoun-criminally-responsible --- Cite as: Beirut port explosion judicial investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/beirut-port-explosion-judicial-investigation