Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS)
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By: Mahmoud Rahimi
Red Crescent rescue dogs' drill in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) held a special drill for its Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs at Lake Chitgar, west of the capital Tehran, in a bid to keep them ready for wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people during various missions.
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US blocks €2.5mn flood aid relief to Iran: MP
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The US has reportedly blocked €2.5 million flood aid relief to Iran, an Iranian Parliament Member Hossein Naghavi Hosseini said on Sunday.
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S Korea offers cash aid to Iranian flood-hit areas
TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – South Korea has offered $200,000 US to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support flood-affected regions of Iran.
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By: Asghar Khamseh
Intl. Urban Search and Rescue Course kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The International Urban Search and Rescue Course was held in Rescue and Relief Organization of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) this morning on Dec. 15 in the presence of UN representatives in Iran, Tehran Crisis Management and Prevention Organization and also Austrian Embassy in Iran.
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US sanctions on food, medicine target Iranian nation
TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Ali Asghar Peyvandi said the United States' hostile approach and illegal sanctions, especially on food and medicine, directly target Iranian nation.
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Red Crescent hails Iran’s coop. in supporting Afghan immigrants
MASHHAD, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Vice-President of International Committee of the Red Cross Gilles Carbonnier hailed Iran's efforts in supporting the large number of Afghan immigrants residing in the country.
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Magnitude 5.9 quake jolts western Iran, injures 232, kills 2
TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.9 quake hit Iranian western province of Kermanshah at early on Sunday and according to the governor general of the province so far 232 cases of injury and two dead has been reported.
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Iran, IFRC call for closer coop. on humanitarian aid across region
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have voiced readiness to expand cooperation in providing humanitarian aid across the region.
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IFRC president arrives in Tehran
TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Francesco Rocca, the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the President of Italian Red Cross, arrived in Tehran this morning.
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Pres. Rouhani promotes safe driving call
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani attended at Red Crescent base in Chitgar of Tehran on Wednesday to sign a Pledge which promotes commitment to traffic regulations in order to curb the high rate of road casualties in Iran.
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By: Asghar Khamseh
Red Crescent deploys 92-ton cargo to quake-stricken areas
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Red Crescent of Tehran province dispatched a 92-ton consignment to western areas of Iran where a massive earthquake recently caused serious damages. The freight which contained humanitarian aid for quake-hit people was transported through air using a cargo aircraft.
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Myanmar Muslims should not be forgotten: cleric
TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi urged the Red Crescent officials in Qom not to let the issue of the displaced Muslim minority of Myanmar slide into oblivion.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
Medicine dispatched for Arbaeen march
TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Relief and Rescue Organization of Iran's Red Crescent Society is dispatching medicine and medical equipment to Iraq to gear up the preparation for the massive turn out of pilgrims in Iraqi holy cities of Karbla and Najaf. According to Iraqi officials, 20 million pilgrims march the 80 kilometer distance between the holy shrines of Najaf and Karbala, in the time of the ceremony.
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By: Asghar Khamseh
Convergence meeting of SW Asian region
TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The convergence meeting of the Southwest Asian region was held Monday morning with the participation of the Red Crescent Society president, ambassadors from participating countries and international humanitarian organizations in Tehran.
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Germany to provide helicopters for Iran’s Red Crescent
TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – In a meeting with German Ambassador to Tehran, the head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society said Iran is willing to purchase rescue helicopters and vehicles from Germany.
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Araghchi urges ICRC to ‘more active engagement’ in Syria, Yemen
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Deputy FM and senior nuclear negotiator has said ICRC should bolster its contributions in terms of humanitarian aid in Yemen and Syria to address the ongoing human disaster.
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SFD Executive Committee member:
Physically challenged should be integrated into social activities
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – An official of ICRC has said the mentality among the public has contributed much to the disability of physically challenged people, the attitude that excludes these individuals from daily life.
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Red Cross, Red Crescent leaders hold intl. conference
TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent has closed with a call for greater collaboration between States, humanitarian organizations and other stakeholders to address escalating humanitarian needs.
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Giving disabled people a chance to lead normal life
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) –The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRCS) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) started the second consultative meeting.
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Iran to send humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Head of Iran Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Relief and Rescue Organization has said humanitarian aid package will be dispatched to Afghanistan.
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Iran to dispatch delegation to Mina
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy FM told the local media about the imminent dispatch of an Iranian delegation to Saudi Arabia.
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Iran calls on Red Cross to help Yemenis
TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy FM discussed humanitarian aid to war-torn nations of Middle East, in a meeting with ICRC’s Regional Director for ME.
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Mecca incident leaves 32 Iranians injured, one dead
MECCA, Sep. 12 (MNA) – One Iranian pilgrim lost his life and 32 others suffered injuries in the deadly crane collapse occurred in Mecca Friday afternoon.
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IRCS ready to help Syrians
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) –Secretary General of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said that the center is ready to provide the Syrian nation with medicinal supplies.
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20 countries using medical products of IRCS
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – “More than 20 countries are using the IRCS’s capabilities and services to train technicians and experts and also to produce equipment and drugs,” said head of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
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Iranian officials discuss Yemen issue with ICRC chief
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – A number of Iranian officials held talks with the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) over the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.